| 1959 Detroit Lions season | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Head coach | George Wilson |
| Home field | Briggs Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 3–8–1 |
| Division place | 5th NFL Western |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
The 1959 Detroit Lions season marked their 30th year in the National Football League (NFL). The team failed to improve on their previous season's output of 4–7–1, winning only three games.[1][2] They missed the playoffs for the second straight season.
- ^ "Bears beat Lions for 7th straight". Milwaukee Sentinel. Associated Press. December 14, 1959. p. 4, part 2.
- ^ 1959 Detroit Lions