Chi Cardinals-home game Week 5 1959 at Minneapolis

[LeonardRachiele]

hicago had a 24 to 0 lead over the Eagles in the early third quarter. John Roach threw a touchdown pass to John David Crow and Bobby Jo Conrad kicked a field goal. After this came big plays from special teams and the defense.

–Jimmy Hill returned a blocked field goal 77 yards for a touchdown; Night Train Lane ran an interception 37 yards for a touchdown;

In all John Roach went nine for 22 for 150 yards and a touchdown; but he threw four interceptions, which was the key to the game.

For the Philadelphia Eagles, Norman Van Brocklin completed 16 of 27 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns. Tommy McDonald caught three passes for 122 yards and two touchdowns. Pete Retzlaff caught six passes for 82 yards. Billy Ray Barnes carried 23 times for 111 yards and two touchdowns. The four interceptions were from Jimmy Carr, Chuck Weber, Bob Pellegrini, and Art Powell.

Final Eagles 28 Chicago Cardinals 24.