1961 Detroit Lions season

1961 Detroit Lions season
Head coachGeorge Wilson
Results
Record8–5–1
Division place2nd NFL Western
PlayoffsWon NFL Playoff Bowl
(vs. Eagles) 38–10

The 1961 Detroit Lions season was the 32nd season in franchise history. Detroit was runner-up in the Western conference at 8–5–1, then won a second Playoff Bowl game against the Philadelphia Eagles that was played in the Orange Bowl, 38–10.

This was also the first season that the silhouetted blue lion logo appeared on the helmets.

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