1953 San Francisco 49ers season
- 1953 San Francisco 49ers season
Infobox NFL_season
team = San Francisco 49ers
year = 1953
record = 9-3-0
division_place = 2nd Western Conference
coach = Buck Shaw
stadium = Kezar Stadium
playoffs = Did not qualifyThe 1953 San Francisco 49ers season was the team's 4th season in the NFL, and were coming off a 7-5-0 record in 1952.
The 49ers would play consistent football all season long, never losing consecutive games throughout the season en route to a franchise best 9-3-0 record. However, the 49ers would lose both games against the Detroit Lions, who finished the season 10-2-0 to win the Western Conference and earn a spot in the NFL Championship game.
Offensively, San Francisco was led by quarterback Y.A. Tittle, who threw for 2121 yards and 20 TD's while completing 57.5% of his passes. Running back Joe Perry had another great season, rushing for 1018 yards along with 10 TD's, while Hugh McElhenny rushed for 503 yards and 3 TD's, and caught 30 passes for 474 yards and 6 TD's. Wide receiver Billy Wilson would catch a team high 51 passes for 840 yards and 10 TD's.
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References
* [http://www.shrpsports.com SHRP Sports]
* [http://www.pro-football-reference.com Pro Football Reference]
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