1959 NFL season
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The 1959 NFL season marked the 40th regular season of the National Football League. It was the first season overseen by youthful commissioner Pete Rozelle, who was named to the position following the sudden death in October of commissioner Bert Bell.
Regular season | |
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Duration | September 26 – December 13, 1959 |
East Champions | New York Giants |
West Champions | Baltimore Colts |
Championship Game | |
Champions | Baltimore Colts |
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A twelve-game season was played, culminating in a league championship game between the Western Conference winning Baltimore Colts and the New York Giants, winners of the Eastern Conference. The Colts emerged victorious in the battle between the league's best offense and its best defense with a fourth quarter comeback, winning by a score of 31–16.
Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas, who lead the league in passing yards and passing touchdowns, was selected as the Most Valuable Player of the 1959 NFL season.