1961 Saskatchewan Roughriders Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 5-10-1 11
Finishing 4th in the CFL's Western Conference
Coach: Steve Owen (5-10-1)
Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
1961 Saskatchewan Roughriders Roster
The Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League ended the 1961 season with a record of 5 wins and 10 losses and 1 ties for 11 points, finishing fourth in the CFL's Western Conference.
The Roughriders managed just 211 points, worst in the league, and the leaky defense surrendered 314. Ferd Burket ran for a team-high 583 yards for Saskatchewan, while Ray Smith and Ray Purdin also contributed to the rushing attack.
Dave Grosz tossed for 1,341 yards. Jack Gotta led all receivers, hauling in 30 receptions for 619 yards. Ray Purdin provided receiving help, too.
Gene Wlasiuk picked off 4 errant tosses from the opposition.
Steve Owen coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 211
Regular Season Points Against: 314
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 10, 1961 | Calgary Stampeders 20 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 10 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| August 14, 1961 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 8 at Edmonton Eskimos 38 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-2-0 | ||
| August 19, 1961 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 22 at Calgary Stampeders 15 | W | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| August 24, 1961 | BC Lions 6 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 25 | W | 1-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-2-0 | ||
| August 28, 1961 | Ottawa Rough Riders 29 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 10 | L | 1-2-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-3-0 | ||
| September 4, 1961 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 17 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 11 | L | 1-3-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-4-0 | ||
| September 8, 1961 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 16 at Montreal Alouettes 15 | W | 1-3-0 | 2-1-0 | 3-4-0 | ||
| September 10, 1961 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 7 at Toronto Argonauts 27 | L | 1-3-0 | 2-2-0 | 3-5-0 | ||
| September 18, 1961 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 22 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 15 | L | 1-4-0 | 2-2-0 | 3-6-0 | ||
| September 25, 1961 | Edmonton Eskimos 16 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 1 | L | 1-5-0 | 2-2-0 | 3-7-0 | ||
| September 30, 1961 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 6 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 29 | L | 1-5-0 | 2-3-0 | 3-8-0 | ||
| October 9, 1961 | BC Lions 7 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 17 | W | 2-5-0 | 2-3-0 | 4-8-0 | ||
| October 14, 1961 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 10 at Edmonton Eskimos 21 | L | 2-5-0 | 2-4-0 | 4-9-0 | ||
| October 21, 1961 | Calgary Stampeders 22 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 17 | L | 2-6-0 | 2-4-0 | 4-10-0 | ||
| October 28, 1961 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 17 at BC Lions 17 | T | 2-6-0 | 2-4-1 | 4-10-1 | ||
| October 30, 1961 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 19 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 13 | W | 2-6-0 | 3-4-1 | 5-10-1 |
