1961 Houston Oilers season

The 1961 Houston Oilers season was their second. For the second consecutive season, the Oilers scored a triumph in the AFL Championship over the San Diego Chargers.

Offseason
On January 14, Chicago Bears End Willard Dewveall played out his option and joined the Houston Oilers. He became the first player to move deliberately from one league to another.

AFL Draft

 * Houston Oilers draft picks (Selected eighth)

AFL Championship Game

 * 1961 Championship

Houston Oilers 10, San Diego Chargers 3
 * December 24, 1961 at Balboa Stadium, San Diego, California Attendance: 29,556

Scoring
 * HOU – Field goal Blanda 46
 * HOU – Cannon 35 pass from Blanda (Blanda kick)
 * SD – Field goal Blair 12