1961 Green Bay Packers season

NFL team season (7th championship)

The 1961 Green Bay Packers season was their 43rd season overall and their 41st season in the National Football League. The team finished with an 11–3 record under third-year head coach Vince Lombardi, earning them a first-place finish in the Western Conference. The Packers ended the season by shutting out the New York Giants 37–0 in the NFL Championship Game, the first title game ever played in Green Bay. This was the Packers seventh NFL league championship. The 1961 Packers also featured 12 future Hall of Famers, the most on any single team in NFL history.

The 1961 season was the first in which the Packers wore their trademark capital "G" logo on their helmets.[1][2]

Offseason

NFL draft

The 1961 NFL draft was held in late December 1960.

Round Overall Player Position School
1 12 Herb Adderley Cornerback Michigan State
2 26 Ron Kostelnik Defensive tackle Cincinnati
3 40 Phil Nugent Back Tulane
4 54 Paul Dudley Back Arkansas
4 56 Joe LeSage Guard Tulane
5 68 Jack Novak Guard Miami (FL)
6 82 Lee Folkins Tight end Washington
7 96 Lewis Johnson Back Florida A&M
9 124 Vester Flanagan Tackle Humboldt State
10 128 Roger Hagberg Back Minnesota
10 138 Buck McLeod Tackle Baylor
11 152 Val Keckin Back Southern Miss
12 166 John Denvir Tackle Colorado
13 180 Elijah Pitts Halfback Philander Smith
14 194 Nelson Toburen Linebacker Wichita
15 208 Ray Lardani Tackle Miami (FL)
16 222 Clarence Mason End Bowling Green
17 236 Jim Brewington Tackle North Carolina Central
18 250 Arthur Sims Back Texas A&M
19 264 Leland Bondhus Tackle South Dakota State
20 278 Ray Ratkowski Back Notre Dame

Personnel

Staff

1961 Green Bay Packers staff
Front office

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

  • Offensive backs – Red Cochran
  • Ends – Dick Voris
  • Offensive line – Bill Austin
 Defensive coaches


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Roster

1961 Green Bay Packers final roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

  •  3 Ben Agajanian K
  • 86 Boyd Dowler P
  • 46 Hank Gremminger KO
  •  5 Paul Hornung K
  • 85 Max McGee P
  • 24 Willie Wood PR

Rookies in italics

Source:[4]

Depth chart

Defense
[1]


FS
Hank Gremminger
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WLB MLB SLB
⋅ Ray Nitschke ⋅
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SS
Willie Wood
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CB
Herb Adderley
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DE DT DT DE
Bill Quinlan Henry Jordan Dave Hanner Willie Davis
⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅
CB
Jesse Whittenton
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Offense
[2]
FL
Boyd Dowler
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LT LG C RG RT
Bob Skoronski Fuzzy Thurston Jim Ringo Jerry Kramer Forrest Gregg
⋅ ⋅ ⋅ (Forrest Gregg) Norm Masters
TE
Ron Kramer
⋅
SE
Max McGee
⋅
QB
Bart Starr
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RB
Paul Hornung
⋅
FB
Jim Taylor
⋅
Special teams
PK Paul Hornung
P Boyd Dowler
KR Herb Adderley
PR Willie Wood


Preseason

Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
1 August 11 at Dallas Cowboys W 30–7 1–0 Cotton Bowl Recap Archived 2020-11-12 at the Wayback Machine
2 August 18 at St. Louis Cardinals W 31–10 2–0 Sportsman's Park Recap Archived 2020-11-12 at the Wayback Machine
3 August 26 Chicago Bears W 24–14 3–0 Milwaukee County Stadium Recap Archived 2020-11-12 at the Wayback Machine
4 September 4 New York Giants W 20–17 4–0 City Stadium Recap Archived 2020-11-12 at the Wayback Machine
5 September 9 vs. Washington Redskins W 31–24 5–0 A. J. McClung Memorial Stadium Recap Archived 2020-11-12 at the Wayback Machine

Regular season

Despite being named NFL MVP, Paul Hornung was briefly lost to the military. In response to the construction of the Berlin Wall, the Department of Defense activated thousands of reservists. Two dozen football players were activated, including Paul Hornung, Boyd Dowler, and Ray Nitschke.[5][6] On November 14, Hornung was to report to Fort Riley in north central Kansas.[7] Wisconsin residents were so upset that Republican senator Alexander Wiley and Democratic congressman Clement Zablocki requested deferments for the players.[8] On October 18, the final word was that the players had to serve. Hornung missed the November 19 game in Green Bay against the Rams, but was flown from Fort Riley to Detroit for the November 23 Thanksgiving Day game against the Lions at Tiger Stadium.[9] Hornung kicked a field goal and two extra points in the 17–9 victory.[10][11]

Injured in late October, right guard Jerry Kramer was sidelined for the remainder of the season. Forrest Gregg moved in from right tackle to guard, and Norm Masters started at right tackle.

Schedule

Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
1 September 17 Detroit Lions L 13–17 0–1 Milwaukee County Stadium Recap
2 September 24 San Francisco 49ers W 30–10 1–1 City Stadium Recap
3 October 1 Chicago Bears W 24–0 2–1 City Stadium Recap
4 October 8 Baltimore Colts W 45–7 3–1 City Stadium Recap
5 October 15 at Cleveland Browns W 49–17 4–1 Cleveland Stadium Recap
6 October 22 at Minnesota Vikings W 33–7 5–1 Metropolitan Stadium Recap
7 October 29 Minnesota Vikings W 28–10 6–1 Milwaukee County Stadium Recap
8 November 5 at Baltimore Colts L 21–45 6–2 Memorial Stadium Recap
9 November 12 at Chicago Bears W 31–28 7–2 Wrigley Field Recap
10 November 19 Los Angeles Rams W 35–17 8–2 City Stadium Recap
11 November 23 at Detroit Lions W 17–9 9–2 Tiger Stadium Recap
12 December 3 New York Giants W 20–17 10–2 Milwaukee County Stadium Recap
13 December 10 at San Francisco 49ers L 21–22 10–3 Kezar Stadium Recap
14 December 17 at Los Angeles Rams W 24–17 11–3 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Recap

Note: Intra-conference opponents are in bold text.

Season summary

Week 1: vs. Detroit

Week 1: Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
Period 1 2 34Total
Lions 7 7 0317
Packers 7 3 0313

at Milwaukee County Stadium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

  • Date: September 17
  • Game time: 12:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 60 °F (16 °C), relative humidity 63%, wind 9 mph
  • Game attendance: 44,307
  • Referee: Bud Brubaker
  • TV: CBS
  • Box Score
Game information
Lions
Packers

Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP DET GB
1 GB Taylor 1-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good 0 7
1 DET Pietrosante 1-yard touchdown run, Martin kick good 7 7
2 DET Pietrosante 15-yard touchdown run, Martin kick good 14 7
2 GB 15-yard field goal by Hornung 14 10
4 GB 26-yard field goal by Hornung 14 13
4 DET 44-yard field goal by Martin 17 13
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 17 13

Week 2: vs. San Francisco

Week 2: San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers
Period 1 2 34Total
49ers 7 3 0010
Packers 7 13 3730

at City Stadium, Green Bay, Wisconsin

  • Date: September 24
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 50 °F (10 °C), relative humidity 90%, wind 17 mph
  • Game attendance: 38,669
  • Referee: George Rennix
  • TV: CBS
  • Box Score
Game information
49ers
Packers

Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP SF GB
1 GB Hornung 1-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good 0 7
1 SF Lockett 1-yard touchdown run, Davis kick good 7 7
2 — — — GB Wood 39-yard punt return for a touchdown, Hornung kick good 7 14
2 GB 13-yard field goal by Hornung 7 17
2 SF 46-yard field goal by Davis 10 17
2 GB 15-yard field goal by Hornung 10 20
3 GB 43-yard field goal by Hornung 10 23
4 GB McGee 21-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good 10 30
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 10 30

Week 3: vs. Chicago

Week 3: Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers
Period 1 2 34Total
Bears 0 0 000
Packers 7 3 7724

at City Stadium, Green Bay, Wisconsin

  • Date: October 1
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 46 °F (8 °C), relative humidity 76%, wind 19 mph
  • Game attendance: 38,669
  • Referee: John Pace
  • TV: CBS
  • Box Score
Game information
Bears
Packers

Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP CHI GB
1 0:35 GB Dowler 18-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good 0 7
2 10:31 GB 37-yard field goal by Hornung 0 10
3 8:37 GB Taylor 3-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good 0 17
4 13:40 GB Kramer 17-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good 0 24
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 0 24

Week 4: vs. Baltimore

Week 4: Baltimore Colts at Green Bay Packers
Period 1 2 34Total
Colts 0 7 007
Packers 7 10 141445

at City Stadium, Green Bay, Wisconsin

  • Date: October 8
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 60 °F (16 °C), relative humidity 71%, wind 11 mph
  • Game attendance: 38,669
  • Referee: Bill Downes
  • TV: CBS
  • Box Score
Game information
Colts
Packers

Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP BAL GB
1 12:56 GB Hornung 54-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good 0 7
2 8:37 BAL Moore 1-yard touchdown run, Myhra kick good 7 7
2 GB 38-yard field goal by Hornung 7 10
2 5:14 GB Hornung 1-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good 7 17
3 12:12 GB Hornung 8-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good 7 24
3 2:06 GB Hornung 1-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good 7 31
4 13:45 — — — GB Wood 72-yard punt return for a touchdown, Hornung kick good 7 38
4 10:58 GB Taylor 3-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good 7 45
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 7 45

Week 5: at Cleveland

Week 5: Green Bay Packers at Cleveland Browns
Period 1 2 34Total
Packers 14 7 72149
Browns 0 3 7717

at Cleveland Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

  • Date: October 15
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 44 °F (7 °C), relative humidity 62%, wind 16 mph
  • Game attendance: 75,042
  • Referee: Ron Gibbs
  • TV: CBS
  • Box Score
Game information
Packers
Browns

Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP GB CLE
1 8:15 GB Taylor 25-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good 7 0
1 0:43 GB Taylor 1-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good 14 0
2 10:10 CLE 27-yard field goal by Groza 14 3
2 6:58 GB Hornung 3-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good 21 3
3 11:30 GB Taylor 45-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good 28 3
3 6:14 CLE Nagler 21-yard touchdown reception from Plum, Groza kick good 28 10
4 14:56 GB Taylor 4-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good 35 10
4 9:58 CLE Renfro 13-yard touchdown reception from Plum, Groza kick good 35 17
4 6:48 GB McGee 45-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good 42 17
4 1:55 GB Roach 1-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good 49 17
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 49 17

Week 6: at Minnesota

Week 6: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings
Period 1 2 34Total
Packers 10 3 31733
Vikings 0 7 007

at Metropolitan Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: October 22
  • Game time: 1:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: 48 °F (9 °C), relative humidity 82%, wind 13 mph
  • Game attendance: 42,117
  • Referee: John Pace
  • TV: CBS
  • Box Score
Game information
Packers
Vikings

Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP GB MIN
1 10:49 GB Dowler 78-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good 7 0
1 4:58 GB 14-yard field goal by Hornung 10 0
2 10:09 MIN Tarkenton 1-yard touchdown run, Mercer kick good 10 7
2 2:02 GB 18-yard field goal by Hornung 13 7
3 9:36 GB 13-yard field goal by Hornung 16 7
4 12:08 GB 16-yard field goal by Hornung 19 7
4 9:13 GB Taylor 3-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good 26 7
4 3:54 — — — GB Interception returned 21 yards for touchdown by Currie, Hornung kick good 33 7
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 33 7

Week 7: vs. Minnesota

Week 7: Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers
Period 1 2 34Total
Vikings 0 7 3010
Packers 14 7 0728

at Milwaukee County Stadium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

  • Date: October 29
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: 57 °F (14 °C), relative humidity 87%, wind 16 mph
  • Game attendance: 44,116
  • TV: CBS
  • Box Score
Game information
Vikings
Packers

Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP MIN GB
1 GB Hornung 1-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good 0 7
1 GB Kramer 10-yard touchdown reception from Hornung, Hornung kick good 0 14
1 GB Taylor 8-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good 0 21
2 MIN Reichow 8-yard touchdown reception from Shaw, Mercer kick good 7 21
3 MIN 13-yard field goal by Mercer 10 21
4 GB McGee 23-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good 10 28
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 10 28

Week 8: at Baltimore

Week 8: Green Bay Packers at Baltimore Colts
Period 1 2 34Total
Packers 7 7 0721
Colts 7 14 101445

at Memorial Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

  • Date: November 5
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: 69 °F (21 °C), relative humidity 78%, wind 11 mph
  • Game attendance: 57,641
  • TV: CBS
  • Box Score
Game information
Packers
Colts

Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP GB BAL
1 BAL Perry 2-yard touchdown run, Myhra kick good 0 7
1 GB Starr 21-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good 7 7
2 BAL Hawkins 4-yard touchdown reception from Unitas, Myhra kick good 7 14
2 GB Hornung 17-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good 14 14
2 BAL Moore 38-yard touchdown reception from Unitas, Myhra kick good 14 21
3 BAL 12-yard field goal by Myhra 14 24
3 BAL Orr 19-yard touchdown reception from Unitas, Myhra kick good 14 31
4 BAL Orr 4-yard touchdown reception from Unitas, Myhra kick good 14 38
4 BAL Perry 15-yard touchdown run, Myhra kick good 14 45
4 — — — GB Interception returned 41 yards for touchdown by Whittenton, Hornung kick good 21 45
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 21 45

Week 9: at Chicago

Week 9: Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears
Period 1 2 34Total
Packers 7 21 3031
Bears 7 0 71428

at Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois

  • Date: November 12
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: 52 °F (11 °C), relative humidity 78%, wind 13 mph
  • Game attendance: 49,711
  • TV: CBS
  • Box Score
Game information
Packers
Bears

Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP GB CHI
1 CHI Ditka 47-yard touchdown reception from Wade, LeClerc kick good 0 7
1 GB Kramer 53-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good 7 7
2 GB Kramer 8-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good 14 7
2 GB Hornung 8-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good 21 7
2 GB Hornung 34-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good 28 7
3 GB 51-yard field goal by Hornung 31 7
3 CHI Ditka 15-yard touchdown reception from Wade, LeClerc kick good 31 14
4 CHI Ditka 29-yard touchdown reception from Wade, LeClerc kick good 31 21
4 CHI Casares 9-yard touchdown run, LeClerc kick good 31 28
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 31 28

Week 10: vs. Los Angeles

Week 10: Los Angeles Rams at Green Bay Packers
Period 1 2 34Total
Rams 7 3 0717
Packers 0 28 0735

at City Stadium, Green Bay, Wisconsin

  • Date: November 19
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: 26 °F (−3 °C), relative humidity 81%, wind 5 mph, wind chill 20 °F (−7 °C)
  • Game attendance: 38,669
  • TV: CBS
  • Box Score
Game information
Rams
Packers

Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP LA GB
1 LA Arnett 14-yard touchdown run, Villanueva kick good 7 0
2 GB Taylor 1-yard touchdown run, Agajanian kick good 7 7
2 GB McGee 20-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Agajanian kick good 7 14
2 GB McGee 13-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Agajanian kick good 7 21
2 LA 17-yard field goal by Villanueva 10 21
2 GB Dowler 17-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Agajanian kick good 10 28
4 LA Matson 17-yard touchdown reception from Ryan, Villanueva kick good 17 28
4 GB Taylor 1-yard touchdown run, Agajanian kick good 17 35
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 17 35

Week 11: at Detroit

Week 11: Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions
Period 1 2 34Total
Packers 0 7 01017
Lions 3 3 309

at Tiger Stadium, Detroit, Michigan

  • Date: November 23
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m. CST
  • Game weather: 43 °F (6 °C), relative humidity 97%, wind 8 mph
  • Game attendance: 55,662
  • TV: CBS
  • Box Score
Game information
Packers
Lions

Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP GB DET
1 DET 13-yard field goal by Martin 0 3
2 DET 34-yard field goal by Martin 0 6
2 GB Taylor 1-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good 7 6
3 DET 16-yard field goal by Martin 7 9
4 GB Taylor 1-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good 14 9
4 GB 9-yard field goal by Hornung 17 9
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 17 9

Week 12: vs. New York

Week 12: New York Giants at Green Bay Packers
Period 1 2 34Total
Giants 7 10 0017
Packers 13 0 0720

at Milwaukee County Stadium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

  • Date: December 3
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: 57 °F (14 °C), relative humidity 87%, wind 16 mph
  • Game attendance: 47,012
  • TV: CBS
  • Box Score
Game information
Giants
Packers

Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP MIN GB
1 GB 23-yard field goal by Hornung 0 3
1 NY Tittle 1-yard touchdown run, Summerall kick good 7 3
1 GB 25-yard field goal by Hornung 7 6
1 GB Taylor 14-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good 7 13
2 NY Gaiters 1-yard touchdown run, Summerall kick good 14 13
2 NY 41-yard field goal by Summerall 17 13
4 GB Taylor 3-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good 17 20
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 17 20

Week 13: at San Francisco

Week 13: Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers
Period 1 2 34Total
Packers 0 7 7721
49ers 0 14 2622

at Kezar Stadium, San Francisco, California

  • Date: December 10
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: 48 °F (9 °C), relative humidity 72%, wind 12 mph
  • Game attendance: 55,722
  • Referee: Emil Heintz
  • TV: CBS
  • Box Score
Game information
Packers
49ers

Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP GB SF
2 9:14 SF Casey 51-yard touchdown reception from Brodie, Davis kick good 0 7
2 5:02 SF Owens 10-yard touchdown reception from Brodie, Davis kick good 0 14
2 2:11 GB McGee 22-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good 7 14
3 13:57 — — — GB Starr tackled in the end zone by Krueger for a safety 7 16
3 0:32 GB McGee 12-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good 14 16
4 6:53 SF 40-yard field goal by Davis 14 19
4 2:12 GB Taylor 40-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good 21 19
4 0:11 SF 14-yard field goal by Davis 21 22
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 21 22

Week 14: at Los Angeles

Week 14: Green Bay Packers at Los Angeles Rams
Period 1 2 34Total
Packers 7 7 01024
Rams 0 3 7717

at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California

  • Date: December 17
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: 52 °F (11 °C), relative humidity 78%, wind 8 mph
  • Game attendance: 49,169
  • TV: CBS
  • Box Score
Game information
Packers
Rams

Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP GB LA
1 GB Moore 1-yard touchdown run, Agajanian kick good 7 0
2 LA 17-yard field goal by Villanueva 7 3
2 GB Moore 8-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Agajanian kick good 14 3
3 LA Bass 55-yard touchdown run, Villanueva kick good 14 10
4 — — — LA Bass 90-yard punt return for a touchdown, Villanueva kick good 14 17
4 GB 28-yard field goal by Agajanian 17 17
4 GB Pitts 17-yard touchdown run, Agajanian kick good 24 17
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 24 17

Playoffs

Round Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
NFL Championship December 31 New York Giants W 37–0 1–0 City Stadium Recap

Game summary

1961 NFL Championship Game vs. New York

1961 NFL Championship Game: New York Giants at Green Bay Packers
Period 1 2 34Total
Giants 0 0 000
Packers 0 24 10337

at City Stadium, Green Bay, Wisconsin

  • Date: December 31
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: 17 °F (−8 °C), relative humidity 82%, wind 10 mph, wind chill 6 °F (−14 °C)
  • Game attendance: 39,029
  • TV: NBC
  • Box Score
Game information
Giants
Packers

Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP NY GB
2 GB Hornung 6-yard touchdown run, Hornung kick good 0 7
2 GB Dowler 13-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good 0 14
2 GB Ron Kramer 14-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good 0 21
2 GB 17-yard field goal by Hornung 0 24
3 GB 22-yard field goal by Hornung 0 27
3 GB Ron Kramer 13-yard touchdown reception from Starr, Hornung kick good 0 34
4 GB 19-yard field goal by Hornung 0 37
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 0 37

Standings

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 W L T PCT CONF PF PA STK
Green Bay Packers 11 3 0 .786 9–3 391 223 W1
Detroit Lions 8 5 1 .615 7–4–1 270 258 L1
Chicago Bears 8 6 0 .571 7–5 326 302 W2
Baltimore Colts 8 6 0 .571 6–6 302 307 W1
San Francisco 49ers 7 6 1 .538 6–5–1 346 272 L1
Los Angeles Rams 4 10 0 .286 3–9 263 333 L1
Minnesota Vikings 3 11 0 .214 3–9 285 407 L2
Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings until 1972.

Roster

Stats

Passing

Rushing

Receiving

Kicking

Punting

Kick Return

Punt Return

Interception

Team

Total Yards and Turnovers Passing Rushing

Awards and records

Milestones

References

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