4-9 (.321)
Stadium
Attendance
172,000 total
24,571 per game
24,571 per game
1961 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
1
6
E.J. Holub LB
1
13
Bob Lilly T
2
14
Bob Lilly DT
2
16
E.J. Holub C
3
22
Jim Tyrer T
RetroSeasons
RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
Dallas Cowboys
1961 Season Recap
The 1961 Dallas Cowboys, coached by Tom Landry, missed the playoffs after finishing the NFL regular season in 6th place in the Eastern Conference with a 4-9-1 record.