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1963 San Francisco 49ers season

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Owner
  
Victor Morabito

Division place
  
7th NFL Western

Start date
  
1963

Record
  
2–12

Playoff finish
  
did not qualify

Home field
  
Kezar Stadium

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Head coach
  
Red Hickey (0–3) Jack Christiansen (2–9)

Similar
  
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Notes

  • In the September 29 game at Minnesota, John Brodie suffered a season-ending injury. After the game Red Hickey resigned as head coach.
  • The following week at Detroit, Bob Waters makes his first career start at quarterback.
  • On October 20 against Chicago, Lamar McHan takes over as starting quarterback for the Niners, and leads them to their first victory since December 2, 1962.

    • Standings

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

    Contents

    Awards, records, and honors

    Tommy Davis: Pro Bowl selection
    Abe Woodson: Pro Bowl selection

    References

    1963 San Francisco 49ers season Wikipedia
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