1929 NFL Season Recap

Originally published on Jun. 17, 2020

By Zane Miller

On Sunday, December 15th, 1929, the 1929 NFL season concluded with the Green Bay Packers holding the best regular season record at 12-0-1 to win the 10th championship in NFL history, while the New York Giants took the runner-up spot with a 13-1-1 record. It was the first championship for the Packers franchise.

Ernie Nevers of the Chicago Cardinals scored the most touchdowns during the season with 12.

1929 Final Standings (win-loss-tie format)

1. Green Bay Packers (12-0-1, 1.000)

2. New York Giants (13-1-1, .929)

3. Frankford Yellow Jackets (10-4-5, .714)

4. Boston Bulldogs (4-4, .500)

4. Chicago Cardinals (6-6-1, .500)

6. Staten Island Stapletons (3-4-3, .429)

7. Providence Steam Roller (4-6-2, .400)

8. Orange Tornadoes (3-5-4, .375)

9. Chicago Bears (4-9-2, .308)

10. Buffalo Bisons (1-7-1, .125)

11. Minneapolis Red Jackets (1-9, .100)

12. Dayton Triangles (0-6, .000)

1929 Green Bay Packers season

 

Link to stats database: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1929/