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
Regular season schedule
Standings
- Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings until 1972.
- Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings until 1972.
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
Staff/Coaches
References
External links
- 1961 Cleveland Browns Statistics at jt-sw.com
- 1961 Cleveland Browns Schedule at jt-sw.com
- 1961 Cleveland Browns at DatabaseFootball.com
