| 1946 San Francisco 49ers season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Tony Morabito |
| General manager | John Blackinger |
| Head coach | Buck Shaw |
| Home field | Kezar Stadium |
| Local radio | KYA |
| Results | |
| Record | 9–5 |
| Division place | 2nd AAFC West |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
The 1946 San Francisco 49ers season was the inaugural season of the San Francisco 49ers and the first season of the All-America Football Conference. Led by head coach Buck Shaw, the team compiled a 9–5 record and finished second in the AAFC West Division.[1] The 49ers also had the second best scoring offense (307 points scored) in the AAFC.[2]
The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Frankie Albert with 1,404 passing yards, fullback Norm Standlee with 651 rushing yards, and end Alyn Beals with 586 receiving yards and 61 points scored.[3]
- ^ "1946 San Francisco 49ers Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- ^ 1946 AAFC Standings Archived July 3, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "1946 San Francisco 49ers Statistics and Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
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