1949 Pittsburgh Steelers Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 6-5-1
Finishing 2nd in the NFL's East Division
Coach: John Michelosen (6-5-1)
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1949 Pittsburgh Steelers Roster
The Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League ended the 1949 season with a record of 6 wins and 5 losses and 1 ties, finishing second in the NFL's East Division.
The Steelers chalked up 224 points, and the rigid defensive squad surrendered 214. Jerry Nuzum carried the ball for a team-best 611 yards for Pittsburgh, while Joe Geri additionally buoyed the ground attack.
Joe Geri passed for 554 yards, while Jim Finks and Bob Gage spent time under center, too. Val Jansante paced all receivers, grabbing 29 passes, while Elbie Nickel accumulated 633 receiving yards.
Howard Hartley intercepted 6 opponent throws.
John Michelosen coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 224
Regular Season Points Against: 214
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 25, 1949 | New York Giants 7 at Pittsburgh Steelers 28 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| October 3, 1949 | Washington Redskins 27 at Pittsburgh Steelers 14 | L | 1-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| October 8, 1949 | Detroit Lions 7 at Pittsburgh Steelers 14 | W | 2-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 2-1-0 | ||
| October 16, 1949 | Pittsburgh Steelers 21 at New York Giants 17 | W | 2-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 3-1-0 | ||
| October 23, 1949 | New York Bulldogs 13 at Pittsburgh Steelers 24 | W | 3-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 4-1-0 | ||
| October 30, 1949 | Philadelphia Eagles 38 at Pittsburgh Steelers 7 | L | 3-2-0 | 1-0-0 | 4-2-0 | ||
| November 6, 1949 | Pittsburgh Steelers 14 at Washington Redskins 27 | L | 3-2-0 | 1-1-0 | 4-3-0 | ||
| November 13, 1949 | Chicago Cardinals 7 at Pittsburgh Steelers 7 | T | 3-2-1 | 1-1-0 | 4-3-1 | ||
| November 20, 1949 | Pittsburgh Steelers 30 at Green Bay Packers 7 | W | 3-2-1 | 2-1-0 | 5-3-1 | Milwaukee | |
| November 27, 1949 | Pittsburgh Steelers 17 at Philadelphia Eagles 34 | L | 3-2-1 | 2-2-0 | 5-4-1 | ||
| December 4, 1949 | Pittsburgh Steelers 21 at Chicago Hornets 30 | L | 3-2-1 | 2-3-0 | 5-5-1 | ||
| December 11, 1949 | Pittsburgh Steelers 27 at New York Bulldogs 0 | W | 3-2-1 | 3-3-0 | 6-5-1 |
