1957 Pittsburgh Steelers season

Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox NFL season The 1957 season was the Pittsburgh Steelers' 25th in the National Football League (NFL). For the first time, the Steelers' yellow helmets sported uniform numbers.^[1] They used these uniforms through the 1961 season.^[2]

Pre-season

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1	August 17	vs. Chicago Bears	L 7–24	0–1	Gator Bowl (Jacksonville, FL)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".	18,000	^[3]^[4]
2	August 24	vs. Cleveland Browns	L 13–28	0–2	Rubber Bowl (Akron, OH)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".	26,669	^[5]
3	September 2	at Philadelphia Eagles	W 17–12	1–2	Franklin Field (Philadelphia, PA)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".	14,250	^[6]
4	September 8	vs. Detroit Lions	W 20–14	2–2	Civic Stadium (Buffalo, NY)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".	20,630	^[7]^[8]^[9]
5	September 14	Chicago Bears	L 10–37	2–3	Pitt Stadium (Pittsburgh, PA)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".	24,689	^[10]
6	September 21	vs. Green Bay Packers	T 10–10	2–3–1	Metropolitan Stadium (Minneapolis, MN)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".	17,226	^[11]

Regular season

Schedule

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1	September 29	Washington Redskins	W 28–7	1–0	Forbes Field	27,452	Recap
2	October 5	Cleveland Browns	L 12–23	1–1	Forbes Field	35,570	Recap
3	October 13	Chicago Cardinals	W 29–20	2–1	Forbes Field	29,446	Recap
4	October 20	at New York Giants	L 0–35	2–2	Yankee Stadium	52,589	Recap
5	October 27	Philadelphia Eagles	W 6–0	3–2	Forbes Field	27,016	Recap
6	November 3	at Baltimore Colts	W 19–13	4–2	Memorial Stadium	42,575	Recap
7	November 10	at Cleveland Browns	L 0–24	4–3	Cleveland Stadium	53,709	Recap
8	November 24	Green Bay Packers	L 10–27	4–4	Forbes Field	29,701	Recap
9	December 1	at Philadelphia Eagles	L 6–7	4–5	Connie Mack Stadium	16,364	Recap
10	December 7	New York Giants	W 21–10	5–5	Forbes Field	19,772	Recap
11	December 15	at Washington Redskins	L 3–10	5–6	Griffith Stadium	22,577	Recap
12	December 22	at Chicago Cardinals	W 27–2	6–6	Comiskey Park	10,084	Recap
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. Saturday night: October 5.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Washington Redskins

Week 1: Washington Redskins at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary

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Redskins	0	0	7	0	7
Steelers	0	7	7	14	28

at Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Date: September 29
Game attendance: 27,452
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Game information

First quarter

No scoring plays.

Second quarter

PIT – Ray Mathews 25-yard pass from Earl Morrall (Gary Glick kick). Steelers 7–0.

Third quarter

WAS – Jim Podoley 37-yard pass from Eddie LeBaron (Sam Baker kick). Tied 7–7.
PIT – Dick Young 3-yard run (Gary Glick kick). Steelers 14–7.

Fourth quarter

PIT – Jug Girard 42-yard pass from Earl Morrall (Gary Glick kick). Steelers 21–7.
PIT – Jug Girard 32-yard pass from Earl Morrall (Gary Glick kick). Steelers 28–7.

Top passers

WAS – Eddie LeBaron – 9/14, 109 yards, TD, 2 INT
PIT – Earl Morrall – 15/32, 249 yards, 3 TD

Top rushers

WAS – Don Bosseler – 9 rushes, 39 yards
PIT – Dick Young – 16 rushes, 25 yards, TD

Top receivers

WAS – Jim Podoley – 2 receptions, 73 yards, TD
PIT – Jug Girard – 3 receptions, 84 yards, 2 TD

Week 2: vs. Cleveland Browns

Week 1: Washington Redskins at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary

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Browns	0	10	3	10	23
Steelers	0	6	6	0	12

at Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Date: September 29
Game attendance: 35,570
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Game information

First quarter

No scoring plays.

Second quarter

CLE – Ray Renfro 32-yard pass from Chet Hanulak (Lou Groza kick). Browns 7–0.
PIT – Earl Girard 21-yard pass from Earl Morrall (kick failed). Browns 7–6.
CLE – Lou Groza 29-yard field goal. Browns 10–6.

Third quarter

CLE – Lou Groza 45-yard field goal. Browns 13–6.
PIT – Earl Girard 32-yard pass from Earl Morrall (kick failed). Browns 13–12.

Fourth quarter

CLE – Lou Groza 14-yard field goal. Browns 16–12.
CLE – Milt Campbell 25-yard pass from Tommy O'Connell (Lou Groza kick). Browns 23–12.

Week 3: vs. Chicago Cardinals

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Cardinals	3	3	0	14	20
Steelers	12	14	0	3	29

at Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Game attendance: 29,446
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Scoring drives:

Pittsburgh – Derby 2 run (kick blocked)
Chicago Cardinals – FG Summerall 33
Pittsburgh – Wells 96 kick return (kick failed)
Chicago Cardinals – FG Summerall 27
Pittsburgh – O'Neill 23 run with blocked kick (Girard kick)
Pittsburgh – Morrall 1 run (Girard kick)
Pittsburgh – FG Girard 15
Chicago Cardinals – Sears 49 run (Summerall kick)
Chicago Cardinals – McHan 1 run (Summerall kick)

Week 4: at New York Giants

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Steelers	0	0	0	0	0
Giants	7	7	7	14	35

at Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York

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Game attendance: 52,589
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Scoring drives:

New York Giants – Schnelker 18 pass from Conerly (Agajanian kick)
New York Giants – Schnelker 10 pass from Conerly (Agajanian kick)
New York Giants – Rote 18 pass from Gifford (Agajanian kick)
New York Giants – Patton 50 interception (Agajanian kick)
New York Giants – MacAfee 28 pass from Clatterbuck (Agajainan kick)

Week 5: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

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Eagles	0	0	0	0	0
Steelers	0	6	0	0	6

at Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Game attendance: 27,016
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Scoring drives:

Pittsburgh – Mathews 35 pass from Morrall (kick failed)

Week 6: at Baltimore Colts

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Steelers	0	7	7	5	19
Colts	6	0	7	0	13

at Memorial Stadium

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Game attendance: 42,575
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Scoring Drives:

Baltimore – Berry 5 pass from Unitas (kick blocked)
Pittsburgh – Mathews 48 pass from Morrall (Glick kick)
Pittsburgh – Mathews 22 pass from Morrall (Glick kick)
Baltimore – Shaw 8 run (Rechichar kick)
Pittsburgh – FG Glick 16
Pittsburgh – Safety, Unitas tackled by McPeak in end zone

Week 7: at Cleveland Browns

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Steelers	0	0	0	0	0
Browns	3	7	7	7	24

at Cleveland Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

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Game attendance: 53,709
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Scoring drives:

Cleveland – FG Groza 34
Cleveland – Renfro 49 pass from O'Connell (Groza kick)
Cleveland – P. Carpenter 13 pass from O'Connell (Groza kick)
Cleveland – Paul 89 fumble run (Groza kick)

Week 8: vs. Green Bay Packers

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Packers	0	21	0	6	27
Steelers	0	3	7	0	10

at Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Game attendance: 29,701
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Scoring drives:

Pittsburgh – FG Glick 17
Green Bay – Starr 1 run (Cone kick)
Green Bay – Ferguson 40 run (Cone kick)
Green Bay – Parilli 5 run (Cone kick)
Pittsburgh – McClairen 14 pass from Morrall (Glick kick)
Green Bay – FG Cone 24
Green Bay – FG Cone 12

Week 9: at Philadelphia Eagles

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Steelers	3	0	3	0	6
Eagles	0	7	0	0	7

at Connie Mack Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Game attendance: 16,364
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Scoring drives:

Pittsburgh – FG Glick 17
Philadelphia – Bielski 7 pass from Jurgensen (Walston kick)
Pittsburgh – FG Glick 23

Week 10: vs. New York Giants

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Giants	0	7	3	0	10
Steelers	7	7	0	7	21

at Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Game attendance: 19,772
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Scoring drives:

Pittsburgh – Reger 14 fumble run (Glick kick)
New York Giants – Gifford 40 pass from Conerly (Agajanian kick)
Pittsburgh – Morrall 12 run (Glick kick)
New York Giants – FG Agajanian 12
Pittsburgh – Nickel 5 pass from Morrall (Glick kick)

Week 11: at Washington Redskins

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Steelers	3	0	0	0	3
Redskins	0	3	0	7	10

at Griffith Stadium, Washington, DC

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Game attendance: 22,577
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Scoring drives:

Pittsburgh – FG Glick 35
Washington – FG Baker 45
Washington – Baker 11 run (Baker kick)

Week 12: at Chicago Cardinals

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Steelers	14	0	3	10	27
Cardinals	0	0	2	0	2

at Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois

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Game attendance: 10,084
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Scoring drives:

Pittsburgh – McClairen 48 pass from Morrall (Derby kick)
Pittsburgh – Rogel 1 run (Derby kick)
Chicago Cardinals – Safety, Beatty snap to Girard went out of end zone
Pittsburgh – FG Derby 34

Standings

Template:1957 NFL Eastern standings

References

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↑ "Bears Give Steelers 24–7 Lesson: Dawson-to-Jelic Pass on Last Play Averts Shutout," Pittsburgh Press, Aug. 18, 1957, sect. 4, p. 1.
↑ Associated Press, "Pro Bears Maul Steelers, 24–7," Miami Herald, Aug. 18, 1957, p. 6-D.
↑ Don Plath, "26,669 See Browns Flatten Steelers: O'Connell Stars in 28–13 Victory," Akron Beacon Journal, Aug. 25, 1957, p. B-1.
↑ Herb Good, "Eagles Lose to Steelers as 'TD' Turns to Safety," Philadelphia Inquirer, Sept. 3, 1957, p. 33.
↑ Mike Kanaley, "Marchiabroda and Hughes Sparkle as Steelers Subdue Lions, 20–14," Buffalo Courier-Express, Sept. 9, 1957, p. 18.
↑ Dick Johnston, "20,630 Pro Fans Thrill to 86-Yard Run By Player Who Warmed the Bench in Buffalo High School," Buffalo News, Sept. 9, 1957, p. 10.
↑ Bob Latshaw, "Steelers Defeat Lions for Parker: Third Period Splurge Wins, 20–14," Detroit Free Press, Sept. 9, 1957, pp. 1, 37.
↑ Jimmy Miller, "Bears Roll to 37–10 Win Over 'Remodeled' Steelers," Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph, Sept. 15, 1957, pp. 1-S, 4-S.
↑ Charles Johnson, "Packers, Steelers Tie 10–10," Minneapolis Tribune, Sept. 22, 1957, pp. S-1, S-3.

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[3] "Bears Give Steelers 24–7 Lesson: Dawson-to-Jelic Pass on Last Play Averts Shutout," Pittsburgh Press, Aug. 18, 1957, sect. 4, p. 1.

[4] Associated Press, "Pro Bears Maul Steelers, 24–7," Miami Herald, Aug. 18, 1957, p. 6-D.

[5] Don Plath, "26,669 See Browns Flatten Steelers: O'Connell Stars in 28–13 Victory," Akron Beacon Journal, Aug. 25, 1957, p. B-1.

[6] Herb Good, "Eagles Lose to Steelers as 'TD' Turns to Safety," Philadelphia Inquirer, Sept. 3, 1957, p. 33.

[7] Mike Kanaley, "Marchiabroda and Hughes Sparkle as Steelers Subdue Lions, 20–14," Buffalo Courier-Express, Sept. 9, 1957, p. 18.

[8] Dick Johnston, "20,630 Pro Fans Thrill to 86-Yard Run By Player Who Warmed the Bench in Buffalo High School," Buffalo News, Sept. 9, 1957, p. 10.

[9] Bob Latshaw, "Steelers Defeat Lions for Parker: Third Period Splurge Wins, 20–14," Detroit Free Press, Sept. 9, 1957, pp. 1, 37.

[10] Jimmy Miller, "Bears Roll to 37–10 Win Over 'Remodeled' Steelers," Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph, Sept. 15, 1957, pp. 1-S, 4-S.

[11] Charles Johnson, "Packers, Steelers Tie 10–10," Minneapolis Tribune, Sept. 22, 1957, pp. S-1, S-3.

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1957 Pittsburgh Steelers season

Contents

Pre-season

Regular season

Schedule

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Washington Redskins

Week 2: vs. Cleveland Browns

Week 3: vs. Chicago Cardinals

Week 4: at New York Giants

Week 5: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Week 6: at Baltimore Colts

Week 7: at Cleveland Browns

Week 8: vs. Green Bay Packers

Week 9: at Philadelphia Eagles

Week 10: vs. New York Giants

Week 11: at Washington Redskins

Week 12: at Chicago Cardinals

Standings

References

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1957 Pittsburgh Steelers season

Pre-season

Regular season

Schedule

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Washington Redskins

Week 2: vs. Cleveland Browns

Week 3: vs. Chicago Cardinals

Week 4: at New York Giants

Week 5: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Week 6: at Baltimore Colts

Week 7: at Cleveland Browns

Week 8: vs. Green Bay Packers

Week 9: at Philadelphia Eagles

Week 10: vs. New York Giants

Week 11: at Washington Redskins

Week 12: at Chicago Cardinals

Standings

References

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