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1959 New York Giants season

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Record
  
10–2

Start date
  
1959

Home field
  
Yankee Stadium

Division place
  
1st NFL Eastern

Head coach
  
Jim Lee Howell

Playoff finish
  
Lost NFL Championship (Colts) 31–16

Owners
  
Jack Mara, Wellington Mara

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1960 New York Giants season

The 1959 New York Giants season was the 35th season for the club in the National Football League. The Giants' defense became the second defense in the history of the NFL to lead the league in fewest rushing yards, fewest passing yards and fewest total yards. The 1959 Giants scored 284 points. More than in any of the previous four seasons in which Vince Lombardi was their offensive co-ordinator.

Contents

Week 1

  • Charlie Conerly 21/31, 321 Yds

    • Standings

    Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings until 1972.

    Awards and honors

  • Don Chandler, Franchise Record, Highest Punting Average, 48.6 Yards per Punt
  • Charley Conerly, NFL MVP

    • References

    1959 New York Giants season Wikipedia
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