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Record: 10-3-1, Finished 1st in AFL East Division
AFL Season Summary
1961 AFL Champions
Scored 513 points (36.6/g), 1st of 8 in the AFL.
Allowed 242 points (17.3/g), 2nd.
Differential of 271 points (19.4/g), 1st.
Expected W-L: 12.0-2.0.
Takeaway/Giveaway Differential +9 (0.6/g), 3rd.
Coached by Lou Rymkus (1-3-1) and Wally Lemm (9-0-0)
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1961 Statistics / Starters & Roster / Games & Schedule / Team Draftees
| Pos | Age | Yrs | GS | Summary of Player Stats | Drafted (tm/rnd/yr) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offensive Starters | Complete Team Stats | |||||
| QB | George Blanda*+ | 34 | 12 | 11 | 187 for 362, 3,330 yards, 36 td, 22 int, & 7 rushes for 12 yards and 0 td | Chicago Bears / 12th / 119th pick / 1949 |
| HB | Billy Cannon*+ | 24 | 1 | 0 | 200 rushes for 948 yards, 6 td, & 43 catches for 586 yards and 9 td | Los Angeles Rams / 1st / 1st pick / 1960 |
