1951 Pittsburgh Steelers Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 4-7-1
Finishing 4th in the NFL's American Division
Coach: John Michelosen (4-7-1)
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1951 Pittsburgh Steelers Roster
The Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League ended the 1951 season with a record of 4 wins and 7 losses and 1 ties, finishing fourth in the NFL's American Division.
The Steelers managed just 183 points, worst in the league, and the defense yielded 235. Fran Rogel carried the ball for a team-best 385 yards for Pittsburgh, while Lynn Chandnois and Chuck Ortmann also contributed to the rushing attack.
Chuck Ortmann tossed for 671 yards, and Joe Geri took a significant amount of snaps as well. Henry Minarik paced all receivers, grabbing 35 passes for 459 yards, while Lynn Chandnois and Elbie Nickel contributed to the receiving game, too.
Howard Hartley intercepted 10 opponent throws.
John Michelosen coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 183
Regular Season Points Against: 235
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 1951 | New York Giants 13 at Pittsburgh Steelers 13 | T | 0-0-1 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-1 | ||
| October 7, 1951 | Pittsburgh Steelers 33 at Green Bay Packers 35 | L | 0-0-1 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-1 | Milwaukee | |
| October 14, 1951 | San Francisco 49ers 28 at Pittsburgh Steelers 24 | L | 0-1-1 | 0-1-0 | 0-2-1 | ||
| October 21, 1951 | Pittsburgh Steelers 0 at Cleveland Browns 17 | L | 0-1-1 | 0-2-0 | 0-3-1 | ||
| October 28, 1951 | Pittsburgh Steelers 28 at Chicago Cardinals 14 | W | 0-1-1 | 1-2-0 | 1-3-1 | ||
| November 4, 1951 | Philadelphia Eagles 34 at Pittsburgh Steelers 13 | L | 0-2-1 | 1-2-0 | 1-4-1 | ||
| November 11, 1951 | Green Bay Packers 7 at Pittsburgh Steelers 28 | W | 1-2-1 | 1-2-0 | 2-4-1 | ||
| November 18, 1951 | Washington Redskins 22 at Pittsburgh Steelers 7 | L | 1-3-1 | 1-2-0 | 2-5-1 | ||
| November 25, 1951 | Pittsburgh Steelers 17 at Philadelphia Eagles 13 | W | 1-3-1 | 2-2-0 | 3-5-1 | ||
| December 2, 1951 | Pittsburgh Steelers 0 at New York Giants 14 | L | 1-3-1 | 2-3-0 | 3-6-1 | ||
| December 9, 1951 | Cleveland Browns 28 at Pittsburgh Steelers 0 | L | 1-4-1 | 2-3-0 | 3-7-1 | ||
| December 16, 1951 | Pittsburgh Steelers 20 at Washington Redskins 10 | W | 1-4-1 | 3-3-0 | 4-7-1 |
