The 1956 season was the

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' 37th in the

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. The team improved on their 8–4 record from 1955 and finished with a 9–2–1 record, under first-year head coach

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to win the Western Conference and played in their first

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since

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. The title game against the

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was at

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and the Giants won, 47–7.

Schedule

Note: Intra-conference opponents are in bold text.

Postseason

Standings

Roster

References

Chicago Bears seasons

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