NFL team season
The 1962 San Francisco 49ers season was the franchise's 13th season in the National Football League, their 17th overall, and their 3rd season under head coach Red Hickey. This was the first season that the famous "S.F." oval logo appeared on the helmets.
The 49ers attempted to improve on their 7–6–1 record from the previous season, and make the playoffs for the first time in four seasons. Their offseason was notable, as they drafted Lance Alworth with their first round draft pick; however, he opted to go to the San Diego Chargers of the rival American Football League instead.[1] The 49ers went 6–8 that season, finishing in 5th place in the NFL Western Conference, and failing to make the playoffs for the 5th straight year.
Offseason
NFL draft
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Schedule
Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Attendance |
1 | September 16 | Chicago Bears | L 14–30 | 0–1 | Kezar Stadium | 46,052 |
2 | September 23 | at Detroit Lions | L 24–45 | 0–2 | Tiger Stadium | 51,032 |
3 | September 30 | Minnesota Vikings | W 21–7 | 1–2 | Kezar Stadium | 38,407 |
4 | October 7 | at Baltimore Colts | W 21–13 | 2–2 | Memorial Stadium | 54,148 |
5 | October 14 | at Chicago Bears | W 34–27 | 3–2 | Wrigley Field | 48,902 |
6 | October 21 | at Green Bay Packers | L 13–31 | 3–3 | Milwaukee County Stadium | 46,012 |
7 | October 28 | Los Angeles Rams | L 14–28 | 3–4 | Kezar Stadium | 51,033 |
8 | November 4 | Baltimore Colts | L 3–22 | 3–5 | Kezar Stadium | 44,875 |
9 | November 11 | Detroit Lions | L 24–38 | 3–6 | Kezar Stadium | 43,449 |
10 | November 18 | at Los Angeles Rams | W 24–17 | 4–6 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 42,554 |
11 | November 25 | at St. Louis Cardinals | W 24–17 | 5–6 | Busch Stadium | 17,532 |
12 | December 2 | at Minnesota Vikings | W 35–12 | 6–6 | Metropolitan Stadium | 33,076 |
13 | December 9 | Green Bay Packers | L 21–31 | 6–7 | Kezar Stadium | 53,769 |
14 | December 15 | Cleveland Browns | L 10–13 | 6–8 | Kezar Stadium | 35,274 |
Note: Intra-conference opponents are in bold text. |
Season summary
Week 1 vs. Chicago Bears
Week One: Chicago Bears (0–0) at San Francisco 49ers (0–0)
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Bears | 10 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 30 |
49ers | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
at Kezar Stadium • San Francisco, California
- Date: September 16
- Game weather: 64 °F (18 °C) • Wind 13 miles per hour (21 km/h; 11 kn)
- Game attendance: 46,052
- Pro-Football-Reference.com
Scoring summary |
Quarter | Time | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Plays | Yards | TOP | CHI | SF | 1 | | | | | Bears | Interception returned 43 yards for touchdown by Rosey Taylor, Roger LeClerc kick good | 7 | 0 | 1 | | | | | Bears | 17-yard field goal by Roger LeClerc | 10 | 0 | 2 | | | | | Bears | Rick Casares 16-yard touchdown run, Roger LeClerc kick good | 17 | 0 | 3 | | | | | 49ers | John Brodie 6-yard touchdown run, Tommy Davis kick good | 17 | 7 | 3 | | | | | Bears | Willie Galimore 37-yard touchdown run, Roger LeClerc kick good | 24 | 7 | 4 | | | | | 49ers | Bernie Casey 33-yard touchdown reception from John Brodie, Tommy Davis kick good | 24 | 14 | | | | | | | Willie Galimore 77-yard touchdown run | 30 | 14 | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 30 | 14 | |
Standings
- Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings until 1972.
Awards and records
References
- ^ NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York, ISBN 0-7611-2480-2, p. 398
- ^ "1962 San Francisco 49ers Draftees". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
External links
- 1962 49ers on Pro Football Reference
- 49ers Schedule on jt-sw.com
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