1961 Washington Redskins season

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1961 Washington Redskins season
Head Coach Bill McPeak
Home Field DC Stadium
Results
Record 1-12-1
Place 7th Eastern
Playoff Finish did not qualify
Timeline
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1960 1962

The 1961 Washington Redskins began with the team trying to improve on their 1-9-2 record from 1960. This is the worst season record by the Redskins.

This season was also the first one in their new stadium, RFK Stadium.

Contents

[edit] Offseason

[edit] NFL Draft

Main article: 1961 NFL Draft
Round Pick Player Position School/Club Team

[edit] Regular Season

[edit] Season Standings

Eastern Conference
Team W L T PCT PF PA
New York Giants 10 3 1 .769 368 220
Philadelphia Eagles 10 4 0 .714 361 297
Cleveland Browns 8 5 1 .615 319 270
St. Louis Cardinals 7 7 0 .500 279 267
Pittsburgh Steelers 6 8 0 .429 295 287
Dallas Cowboys 4 9 1 .308 236 380
Washington Redskins 1 12 1 .077 174 392

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[edit] Season Schedule

Game Date Opponent Result Redskins points Opponents Record Streak Notes
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[edit] References

  1. ^ NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York,NY, ISBN 0-7611-2480-2, p. 299
1961 NFL Season
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1961 NFL Draft • NFL Championship • Pro Bowl
Related: 1961 AFL Season
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