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1961 Cleveland Browns season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
logo1961-Browns-mediaguide.jpg
teamCleveland Browns
year1961
coachPaul Brown
stadiumCleveland Stadium
record8–5–1
division_place3rd NFL Eastern
playoffs*Did not qualify*
pro bowlersMilt Plum, QB
John Morrow, C
Bob Gain, DT
Mike McCormack, RT
Jim Ray Smith, G
Jim Brown, FB
shortnavlinkBrowns seasons

John Morrow, C Bob Gain, DT Mike McCormack, RT Jim Ray Smith, G Jim Brown, FB The 1961 Cleveland Browns season marked the team's 12th season in the National Football League (NFL) and was the 16th in franchise history.

Offseason

On March 22, Dave R. Jones sold the Browns to a group headed by Arthur B. Modell.

Exhibition schedule

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August 11at [Detroit Lions](1961-detroit-lions-season)**L** 7–350–1Tiger Stadium25,602
August 20at [San Francisco 49ers](1961-san-francisco-49ers-season)**W** 27–241–1Kezar Stadium38,759
August 25at [Los Angeles Rams](1961-los-angeles-rams-season)**W** 34–172–1Los Angeles Coliseum40,086
September 2vs. [Pittsburgh Steelers](1961-pittsburgh-steelers-season)**W** 38–63–1Rubber Bowl27,758
September 9[Detroit Lions](1961-detroit-lions-season)**L** 17–353–2Cleveland Municipal Stadium41,374

Regular season schedule

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September 17at **[Philadelphia Eagles](1961-philadelphia-eagles-season)****L** 20–270–1Franklin Field60,671[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196109170phi.htm)
September 24**[St. Louis Cardinals](1961-st-louis-cardinals-nfl-season)****W** 20–171–1Cleveland Stadium50,443[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196109240cle.htm)
October 1**[Dallas Cowboys](1961-dallas-cowboys-season)****W** 25–72–1Cleveland Stadium43,638[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196110010cle.htm)
October 8**[Washington Redskins](1961-washington-redskins-season)****W** 31–73–1Cleveland Stadium46,186[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196110080cle.htm)
October 15[Green Bay Packers](1961-green-bay-packers-season)**L** 17–493–2Cleveland Stadium75,042[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196110150cle.htm)
October 22at **[Pittsburgh Steelers](1961-pittsburgh-steelers-season)****W** 30–284–2Forbes Field29,266[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196110220pit.htm)
October 29at **[St. Louis Cardinals](1961-st-louis-cardinals-nfl-season)****W** 21–105–2Sportsman's Park26,696[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196110290crd.htm)
November 5**[Pittsburgh Steelers](1961-pittsburgh-steelers-season)****L** 13–175–3Cleveland Stadium62,723[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196111050cle.htm)
November 12at **[Washington Redskins](1961-washington-redskins-season)****W** 17–66–3D.C. Stadium28,975[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196111120was.htm)
November 19**[Philadelphia Eagles](1961-philadelphia-eagles-season)****W** 45–247–3Cleveland Stadium68,399[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196111190cle.htm)
November 26**[New York Giants](1961-new-york-giants-season)****L** 21–377–4Cleveland Stadium80,455[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196111260cle.htm)
December 3at **[Dallas Cowboys](1961-dallas-cowboys-season)****W** 38–178–4Cotton Bowl23,500[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196112030dal.htm)
December 10at [Chicago Bears](1961-chicago-bears-season)**L** 14–178–5Wrigley Field38,717[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196112100chi.htm)
December 17at **[New York Giants](1961-new-york-giants-season)****T** 7–78–5–1**Yankee Stadium**61,084[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196112170nyg.htm)
**Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text.

Standings

Awards and records

  • Jim Brown, NFL rushing leader, 1,408 yards
  • Milt Plum, NFL leader, passing yards, (2416)

Milestones

  • Jim Brown, Fourth Consecutive 1,000 yard season
  • Jim Brown, Fifth Consecutive Rushing Title

Personnel

Roster

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**Quarterbacks**

Staff/Coaches

**1961 Cleveland Browns staff**

References

References

  1. NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York, NY, {{ISBN. 0-7611-2480-2, p. 281
  2. "1961 Cleveland Browns Starters, Roster, & Players".
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