The 1959 National Challenge Cup was the 46th edition of the United States Soccer Football Association's annual open soccer championship.

The McIlvaine Canvasbacks of San Pedro, California defeated Fall River SC in a contentious final.

A minute later, Al Herman scored the winning goal for the Canvasbacks.

Fall River disputed the goal and the team's trainer, Abel Botelho attacked Herman, leading to Botelho's ejection.

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