1950 Pittsburgh Steelers Statistics

National Football League (NFL)
Team Record: 6-6
Finishing 3rd in the NFL's American Division
Coach: John Michelosen (6-6)
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1950 Pittsburgh Steelers Roster
1950 Pittsburgh Steelers Results

The Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League ended the 1950 season with a record of 6 wins and 6 losses, finishing third in the NFL's American Division.

The Steelers managed just 180 points, worst in the league, and the defense yielded 195. Joe Geri carried the ball for a team-best 705 yards for Pittsburgh.

Joe Geri threw for 866 yards. Val Jansante paced all receivers, grabbing 26 passes, while Elbie Nickel accumulated 527 receiving yards. Fran Rogel contributed to the receiving game, too.

Howard Hartley intercepted 5 opponent throws.

John Michelosen coached the team.

Click on column headings to sort.


Passing:

Player Att Comp Comp % Yds Yds/Att TDs TD % Ints Int % Long Rating
Joe Geri1134136.38667.765.31513.37842.4
Joe Gasparella542342.63837.135.659.35147.1
Bob Gage582136.22945.111.758.64223.2
Shorty McWilliams8562.511314.100.0112.56366.7
Jim Finks9555.6353.900.0111.11925.0
Fran Rogel4375.0307.500.000.01195.8
Lynn Chandnois6116.750.800.0233.350.0
Charlie Seabright3133.331.000.000.0342.4
Totals25510039.217296.8103.92911.478 

Rushing:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Joe Geri1887053.847 2
Fran Rogel924184.540 3
Lynn Chandnois712163.017 0
Jerry Nuzum571542.732 1
Bob Gage391062.718 3
Shorty McWilliams10393.912 0
Jerry Shipkey18170.911 3
Joe Hollingsworth122.00
Jim Finks122.00
Totals47716593.547 12

Receiving:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Val Jansante2635313.640 0
Fran Rogel2430412.764 1
Elbie Nickel2252724.065 4
Lynn Chandnois715822.651 0
Jerry Nuzum614223.768 1
Bob Gage612721.248 2
Charlie Seabright33712.313 1
Howard Hartley22713.524 0
Charley Mehelich2189.010 0
Joe Geri13333.033 1
Joe Gasparella133.00
Totals100172917.368 10

Kicking:

Player X/CA X/CM X/CP % FGA FGM FG % Pts.
Joe Geri2222100.014857.146
Totals2222100.014857.146

Punting:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long
Joe Geri55223740.760
Bob Gage314648.774
Shorty McWilliams313545.067
Totals61251841.374

Punt Returns:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Bob Gage1419213.733 0
Shorty McWilliams1113912.632 0
Lynn Chandnois33311.015 0
Howard Hartley5234.614 0
Totals3338711.733 0

Kick Returns:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Lynn Chandnois1235129.260 0
Bob Gage919621.861 0
Shorty McWilliams24723.533 0
Jerry Nuzum34515.027 0
Howard Hartley14444.044 0
Joe Hollingsworth12222.022 0
Fran Rogel12020.020 0
Charley Mehelich2168.016 0
Frank Wydo177.00
Totals3274823.461 0

Interceptions:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Howard Hartley58416.838 0
Bob Gage46416.023 0
George Nicksich33110.318 0
Jim Finks3248.024 0
Jerry Shipkey23417.030 0
Shorty McWilliams23115.527 0
Frank Sinkovitz22412.017 0
Darrell Hogan133.00
Totals2229513.438 0

Defense and Fumbles:


Total Scoring:

Touchdowns Other Total
Player Rush Rec Punt Kick MFG Int Fum Other FG X/C Single 2Pt Saf Points
Joe Geri21822064
Bob Gage3200000030
Fran Rogel31000024
Elbie Nickel400024
Jerry Shipkey3000018
Jerry Nuzum11000012
Charlie Seabright10006
Ernie Stautner00012
Totals1210000000822001180



Football


Recent Updates

  • March 1, 2024 - Updated USFL (2022-23) game results and award winners
  • March 1, 2024 - Updated NFL draft information, game results and award winners
  • March 1, 2024 - Updated CFL game results and award winners
Football Search