How many NFL teams were there in 1958 and who were they?
So there you go: in 1958, these were the 7 NFL teams that were drawing big-time crowds… Rams, Browns, Colts, Lions, 49ers, Giants, Bears.
What were the NFL teams in 1958?
$year$ NFL $displayname$ Standings
| NFL Team | W | Home |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns Browns | 9 | 4 – 2 – 0 |
| Indianapolis Colts Colts | 9 | 6 – 0 – 0 |
| New York Giants Giants | 9 | 5 – 1 – 0 |
| Chicago Bears Bears | 8 | 5 – 1 – 0 |
Who did the Packers draft in 1958?
Dan Currie
Drafted Players
| Rnd | Player | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Currie | 3 |
| 2 | Jim Taylor HOF | 15 |
| 3 | Dick Christy | 27 |
Who was the first NFL player ever drafted?
Jay Berwanger
The first-ever Heisman Trophy winner, Jay Berwanger from the University of Chicago, was the first player ever taken in an NFL draft.
How many games did the NFL play in 1958?
San Francisco 49ers QB John Brodie led the league with a completion percentage of 59.9%. On the defensive side of the ball, defensive back James Patton of the New York Giants lead the league with 11 interceptions in the 12 game season, followed by Pittsburgh Steelers defender Jack Butler with 9.
What teams were in the NFL in 1950?
NFL Standings
| Tm | W | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears* | 9 | 207 |
| New York Yanks | 7 | 367 |
| Detroit Lions | 6 | 285 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 3 | 300 |
What was the worst year for the Packers?
1958
Packers seasons The 1958 Green Bay Packers season was their 40th season overall and their 38th season in the National Football League. The team finished with a 1–10–1 record under first-year head coach Ray McLean for a last-place finish in the league in 1958 and the worst record ever posted by a Packers team.
What is the Packers worst season?
The Packers have also experienced periods of extended failure in their history. The two most notable times were from 1945–1958, where the franchise never placed higher than 3rd in the league standings and recorded the worst record of any Packers team, going 1–10–1 in 1958.
How many rounds did the NFL draft used to be?
There were 17 rounds. The draft was reduced to 12 rounds, and moved to the spring. Prior to 1977, the draft was held in late January/early February. The draft was reduced to seven rounds, it’s current format.
What teams were in the NFL in 1960?
$year$ NFL $displayname$ Standings
| NFL Team | W | PA |
|---|---|---|
| New York Giants Giants | 6 | 261 |
| Detroit Lions Lions | 7 | 212 |
| San Francisco 49ers 49ers | 7 | 205 |
| Kansas City Chiefs Texans | 8 | 253 |
Who was the best football team in the 1950s?
The Cleveland Browns won the NFL title in their first year in the league (1950) and added championships in 1954 and ’55.