| 1961 Cleveland Browns season | |
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| Head coach | Paul Brown |
| Home field | Cleveland Stadium |
| Local radio | WGAR |
| Results | |
| Record | 8–5–1 |
| Division place | 3rd NFL Eastern |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | Milt Plum, QB John Morrow, C Bob Gain, DT Mike McCormack, RT Jim Ray Smith, G Jim Brown, FB |
The 1961 Cleveland Browns season marked the team's 12th season in the National Football League (NFL) and was the 16th in franchise history.