1961 Edmonton Eskimos Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 10-5-1 21
Finishing 2nd in the CFL's Western Conference
Postseason: 1-1 Lost Conference Semifinal
Coach: Eagle Keys (10-5-1)
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
1961 Edmonton Eskimos Roster
The Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League ended the 1961 season with a record of 10 wins and 5 losses and 1 ties for 21 points, finishing second in the CFL's Western Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-1.
The Eskimos chalked up 334 points, and the defense conceded 257. Johnny Bright ran for a team-best 1,350 yards for Edmonton.
Jackie Parker passed for 1,405 yards, and Don Getty spent time under center as well. Bobby Walden paced the receiving corps, snagging 36 passes for 513 yards. Jim Letcavits provided receiving help, too.
Oscar Kruger picked off 6 errant tosses from the opposition.
Eagle Keys coached the team. The 1961 Edmonton Eskimos lost in the Conference Semifinal.
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Regular Season Points For: 334
Regular Season Points Against: 257
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 1961 | Edmonton Eskimos 29 at BC Lions 19 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| August 14, 1961 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 8 at Edmonton Eskimos 38 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-0-0 | ||
| August 19, 1961 | Montreal Alouettes 0 at Edmonton Eskimos 33 | W | 2-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 3-0-0 | ||
| August 24, 1961 | Edmonton Eskimos 35 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 20 | W | 2-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 4-0-0 | ||
| August 28, 1961 | BC Lions 20 at Edmonton Eskimos 21 | W | 3-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 5-0-0 | ||
| September 4, 1961 | Edmonton Eskimos 10 at Calgary Stampeders 9 | W | 3-0-0 | 3-0-0 | 6-0-0 | ||
| September 9, 1961 | Edmonton Eskimos 35 at Ottawa Rough Riders 26 | W | 3-0-0 | 4-0-0 | 7-0-0 | ||
| September 11, 1961 | Edmonton Eskimos 15 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 32 | L | 3-0-0 | 4-1-0 | 7-1-0 | ||
| September 16, 1961 | Toronto Argonauts 8 at Edmonton Eskimos 8 | T | 3-0-1 | 4-1-0 | 7-1-1 | ||
| September 23, 1961 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 33 at Edmonton Eskimos 10 | L | 3-1-1 | 4-1-0 | 7-2-1 | ||
| September 25, 1961 | Edmonton Eskimos 16 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 1 | W | 3-1-1 | 5-1-0 | 8-2-1 | ||
| September 30, 1961 | Edmonton Eskimos 9 at BC Lions 21 | L | 3-1-1 | 5-2-0 | 8-3-1 | ||
| October 7, 1961 | Calgary Stampeders 28 at Edmonton Eskimos 21 | L | 3-2-1 | 5-2-0 | 8-4-1 | ||
| October 14, 1961 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 10 at Edmonton Eskimos 21 | W | 4-2-1 | 5-2-0 | 9-4-1 | ||
| October 30, 1961 | Edmonton Eskimos 20 at Calgary Stampeders 8 | W | 4-2-1 | 6-2-0 | 10-4-1 | ||
| November 4, 1961 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 14 at Edmonton Eskimos 13 | L | 4-3-1 | 6-2-0 | 10-5-1 | ||
| November 11, 1961 | Edmonton Eskimos 8 at Calgary Stampeders 10 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | Western Semi-Final Game 1 | |
| November 13, 1961 | Calgary Stampeders 17 at Edmonton Eskimos 18 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | Western Semi-Final Game 2 |
