1959 NFL season

The 1959 NFL season was the 40th regular season of the National Football League. Tragedy struck on October 11 as NFL Commissioner Bert Bell suffered a fatal heart attack at Philadelphia's Franklin Field while watching the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers play. He died at age 65 at the nearby university hospital. League Treasurer Austin Gunsel was named interim commissioner for the rest of the season. The Chicago Cardinals played their final season in the Windy City before relocating to St. Louis for the following season.

1959 NFL season

The 1959 NFL season was the 40th regular season of the National Football League. Tragedy struck on October 11 as NFL Commissioner Bert Bell suffered a fatal heart attack at Philadelphia's Franklin Field while watching the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers play. He died at age 65 at the nearby university hospital. League Treasurer Austin Gunsel was named interim commissioner for the rest of the season. The Chicago Cardinals played their final season in the Windy City before relocating to St. Louis for the following season.