The Packers Bobby Dillon was awarded the game ball by Coach Lombardi after his interception ended a SF chance at a rally.

1959 NFL Season: 

CURRENTLY UNPLAYED:   Week 13 NFL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

13 NY Giants at Chicago Bears, Wrigley Field, Chicago IL

Week 12 RESULTS:

12 Green Bay 27 @ San Francisco 24
The Green Bay Packers hang on to win a crucial game, outlasting the San Francisco 49ers 27-24 at Kezar Stadium.  Green Bay, who is fighting for a chance to meet ChicagoB in a playoff game, came out like gangbuster.  They rolled out to a quick 14-0 1st quarter lead and seemed to be dominating the San Fran defense.  But Lombardi's crew quick success evaporate as backup QB John Brodie got his team, not only back in the game, but a 21-17 lead by halftime.  But much like the first quarter, the Green and Gold, would put up 10 straight points to grab the lead and eventually the all important win.  RB Paul Hornung ended the regular season with 114 yards rushing (984 for the season).  His counterpart JD Smith literally carried his team cruising for 153 yards (1229 for the season) and 2 TD's.  DB Bobby Dillon was given the game ball by coach Lombardi after picking off John Brodie with :21 seconds remaining in the game to preserve the Green Bay win.  The Pack now waits on the crucial game between the Bears and the Lions. A win by Chicago will eliminate GB from postseason play.

12 Detroit 0 @ Chicago(B) 26
Bears move on to face the Giants in the NFL Championship game.

12 Baltimore 28 @ Los Angeles 21
Baltimore wrapped up a disappointing season with a 28-21 win over the Los Angeles Rams. The Colts jumped on LA early, scoring 21 points in the first quarter. Alan Ameche and Lenny Moore each scored 2 touchdowns to account for all of Baltimore scoring. Unitas connected on 19 of 24 passes for 255 yards and 1 td pass to Moore. LA ran the ball well with Matson, Arnett, and Wilson, but backup QB Frank Ryan could get the passing game going until late in the game. Baltimore (6-5-1) finished the season with 3 straight wins but after last year's championship run, that was well below expectations. Los Angeles (3-9) traded half of their team for Ollie Matson, but all it got them was a last place finish West division.

12 Cleveland 17 @ Philadelphia 24
Philadelphia concluded their first winning season since 1954 by beating Cleveland 24-17. The key to the Eagles win was the defense which held Cleveland's Jim Brown to just 65 yards on 21 carries. The first time these teams met, Brown rushed for 130 yards. Philadelphia (7-5) turned it around from the last seasons where they won no more than 3 games. Cleveland (4-7-1) had high expectations after finishing in 2nd place the last 2 years, but their aging defense and special teams cost them too many games.

12 New York (N) 20 @ Washington 0
The Giants warmed up for the championship game by shutting out the Redskins 20-0 at Griffith Stadium. New York's defense dominated Washington, holding them to 5 first downs and 90 total yards. Redskin QBs Eagle Day and Ralph Guglielmi completed only 2 of 16 passes for 28 yards. New York (10-2) will make it's 4th appearance in the title game in this decade and they will be seeking their 2nd championship title. Washington (3-9) concluded another dismal year which saw them finish in the East division cellar for the 2nd straight time.

12 Chicago(C) 21 @ Pittsburgh 14

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