1961 New York Giants season
| 1961 New York Giants season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Jack Mara Wellington Mara |
| Head coach | Allie Sherman |
| Home stadium | Yankee Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 10–3–1 |
| Division place | 1st NFL Eastern |
| Playoffs | Lost NFL Championship (at Packers) 0–37 |
The 1961 New York Giants season was the franchise's 37th season in the National Football League. After relinquishing the NFL East title the previous season, the Giants reclaimed the title with a 10–3–1 record, a half-game ahead of the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles.
New York traveled to Wisconsin for the NFL Championship Game and were shut out 37–0 by the Vince Lombardi-coached Green Bay Packers.
This was the first season that the now famous lowercase "ny" logo appeared on the helmets.