1951 San Francisco 49ers season

Infobox NFL_season
team = San Francisco 49ers
year = 1951
record = 7-4-1
division_place = T-2nd National Football Conference
coach = Buck Shaw
stadium = Kezar Stadium
playoffs = Did not qualifyThe 1951 San Francisco 49ers season was the team's 2nd season in the NFL, and were coming off a 3-9-0 record in 1950.

The 49ers would win their first ever road game on October 14 against the Pittsburgh Steelers after losing their first 7 in team history. The Niners would be in playoff contention all year long, finishing 7-4-1, just a half game out of first place in the National Conference. Their biggest win of the season was a 44-17 victory over their Californian rivals, the Los Angeles Rams.

Frankie Albert and Y.A. Tittle would split time at quarterback, with Albert throwing for 1116 yards, while Tittle would lead the club with 8 TD's and completing 55.3% of his passes. Joe Perry would once again lead the team in rushing, with 677 yards, and add 3 TD's, and wide receiver Gordie Soltau would lead the club with 59 completions for 826 yards and 7 TD's.

NFL Draft

Pro Bowl

San Francisco's players selected for the Pro Bowl:

References

* [http://www.shrpsports.com SHRP Sports]
* [http://www.pro-football-reference.com Pro Football Reference]