1939 Pittsburgh Pirates (NFL) season

1939 Pittsburgh Pirates season
OwnerArt Rooney
Head coachJohn McNally, Walt Kiesling
Home fieldForbes Field
Local radioKDKA
Results
Record1–9–1
Division place4th (tied) NFL Eastern
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Pro BowlersByron Gentry

The 1939 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the franchise's seventh season as a professional football club in the National Football League (NFL). The Pirates brought John McNally back for his third year, however, after finishing with a 2–9 record, Owner Art Rooney provided him with support by signing Walt Kiesling during the offseason. Despite this, the Pirates experienced their worst season yet, placing last in the league with a 1–9–1 record. The team just barely tallied a number in the win column, but during Week 11, they beat the Philadelphia Eagles. It was their first win at home in 9 games at Forbes Field (Week 10, 1937). It was also the final season for the franchise before becoming the "Steelers" the following season.


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