| 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 field | Boston University Field |
| Results | |
| Record | 9–4–1 |
| Division place | 2nd AFL Eastern |
| Playoff finish | 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 |
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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.