1959 New York Giants season
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The 1959 New York Giants season was the franchise's 35th season 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.[1] The 1959 Giants scored 284 points, more than in any of the previous four seasons in which Vince Lombardi was their offensive coordinator.[2]
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1959 New York Giants season | |
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Owner | Jack Mara Wellington Mara |
Head coach | Jim Lee Howell |
Home field | Yankee Stadium |
Results | |
Record | 10–2 |
Division place | 1st NFL Eastern |
Playoff finish | Lost NFL Championship (vs. Colts) 16–31 |
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