1959 Chicago Bears season
The 1959 Chicago Bears season was their 40th regular season completed in the National Football League. The club posted yet another 8-4 record under the coaching of George Halas.
Schedule
Week |
Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Attendance |
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September 27, 1959 |
at Green Bay Packers |
L 9-6 |
32,150
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2 |
October 3, 1959 |
at Baltimore Colts |
W 26-21 |
57,557
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3 |
October 11, 1959 |
Los Angeles Rams |
L 28-21 |
47,036
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4 |
October 18, 1959 |
Baltimore Colts |
L 21-7 |
48,430
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October 25, 1959 |
at San Francisco 49ers |
L 20-17 |
59,045
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6 |
November 1, 1959 |
at Los Angeles Rams |
W 26-21 |
77,943
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November 8, 1959 |
Green Bay Packers |
W 28-17 |
46,205
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8 |
November 15, 1959 |
San Francisco 49ers |
W 14-3 |
42,157
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9 |
November 22, 1959 |
at Detroit Lions |
W 24-14 |
54,059
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10 |
November 29, 1959 |
at Chicago Cardinals |
W 31-7 |
48,687
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11 |
December 6, 1959 |
Pittsburgh Steelers |
W 27-21 |
41,476
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12 |
December 13, 1959 |
Detroit Lions |
W 25-14 |
40,890
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Standings
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Formerly the Decatur Staleys and the Chicago Staleys • Founded in 1919 • Based in Chicago, Illinois
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League: Independent (1919) • Conference: National Conference (1950–1952); Western Conference (1953–1969) • Division: NFL Western Division (1933–1949); Central Division (1967–1969); NFC Central Division (1970–2001)
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