1947 Boston Yanks schedule

Season statistics

Offense Defense
Record Playoff record Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
4-7-1 0-0 2634 1661 973 35 117 4062 2042 2020 45 219
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The Boston Yanks' fourth season was in 1947. During the offseason they hired Clipper Smith to lead the team. Smith had never previously coached in the NFL in any capacity before the 1947 season. They finished the season 4-7-1, 2-3-1 at home and 2-4-0 on the road.


Games

Week Opponent Score Notes
Week 2 New York Giants 7-7
Week 3 Detroit Lions 7-21
Week 4 Pittsburgh Steelers 14-30
Week 5 @ New York Giants 14-0
Week 6 @ Chicago Cardinals 7-27
Week 7 Chicago Bears 24-28
Week 8 @ Los Angeles Rams 27-16
Week 9 @ Philadelphia Eagles 0-32
Week 10 Philadelphia Eagles 21-14
Week 11 Washington Redskins 27-24
Week 12 @ Pittsburgh Steelers 7-17
Week 13 @ Washington Redskins 13-40

1947 Boston Yanks Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Clipper Smith