1961 Boston Patriots season
| 1961 Boston Patriots season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Billy Sullivan |
| General manager | Edward McKeever |
| Head coach | Lou Saban (fired: 2–3) Mike Holovak (interim: 7–1–1) |
| Home stadium | Boston University Field |
| Results | |
| Record | 9–4–1 |
| Division place | 2nd AFL Eastern |
| Playoffs | Did not qualify |
| AFL All-Stars | LB Tom Addison DB Fred Bruney WR Gino Cappelletti DE Bob Dee RB Larry Garron DT Jim Lee Hunt G Chuck Leo |
| Uniform | |
The 1961 Boston Patriots season was the franchise's second season in the American Football League They finished with nine wins, four losses, and one tie, in second place in the AFL's Eastern Division. This was the first season that the now famous "Pat Patriot" logo appeared on the helmets. The logo itself would see minor updates throughout the years before it was finally retired after the 1992 season, after 32 years.