In their third season under head coach
John McLaughry, the Bears compiled a 0–9 record and were outscored 245 to 24. N.J. Rohrback was the team captain.[1]
The Bears' 0–7 conference record placed eighth in the Ivy League standings. They were outscored by Ivy opponents 203 to 9.[2]
^Werden, Lincoln A. (October 1, 1961). "Columbia Wins, 50 to 0; Lions Rout Brown". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. p. S1.
^Werden, Lincoln A. (October 8, 1961). "Yale Trips Brown for 11th in Row, 14-3; Eli Streak Is Longest Since 1909-10". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. p. S1.
^Adams, Frank S. (November 5, 1961). "Princeton Continues Undefeated Ivy March with Rout of Brown". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. p. S5.
^"Cornell Routs Brown, 25-0, and Gains First Victory of Ivy League Season". The New York Times. New York, N.Y.
Associated Press. November 12, 1961. p. S4.
^White, Gordon S. Jr. (November 19, 1961). "Harvard Tops Brown, 21-6; Crimson Runners Excel". The New York Times. New York, N.Y. p. S1.
^"Brown Bows to Raiders, 30-6, Ends First All-Losing Season". The New York Times. New York, N.Y.
Associated Press. November 24, 1961. p. 43.