1961 San Francisco 49ers season

The 1961 San Francisco 49ers season was the franchise's 12th season in the National Football League, their 16th overall, and their second season under head coach Red Hickey.

The 49ers attempted to improve on their 7–5 season from the previous season, and make the playoffs for the first time since 1957. However, despite starting the season 4–1, they would lose 5 of their last 8 games, finishing their season 7–6–1, and they missed the playoffs for the 4th straight year.

Offseason

NFL draft

Preseason

Regular season

Schedule

Standings

Personnel

Staff / Coaches

Roster

References

• 1961 49ers on Pro Football Reference
• 49ers Schedule on jt-sw.com

External links

• Bob Fouts (narrator), 1961 49ers Season Highlights: Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers, Falstaff Beer via YouTube.com, October 1, 1961. <small>(Video.)</small>
• Bob Fouts (narrator), 1961 49ers Season Highlights: Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers, Falstaff Beer via YouTube.com, October 8, 1961. <small>(Video.)</small>
• Bob Fouts (narrator), 1961 49ers Season Highlights: Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers, Falstaff Beer via YouTube.com, November 19, 1961. <small>(Video.)</small>
• Bob Fouts (narrator), 1961 49ers Season Highlights: Minnesota Vikings vs. San Francisco 49ers, Falstaff Beer via YouTube.com, November 26, 1961. <small>(Video.)</small>
• Bob Fouts (narrator), 1961 49ers Season Highlights: Green Bay Packers vs. San Francisco 49ers, Falstaff Beer via YouTube.com, December 5, 1961. <small>(Video.)</small>