1961 Toledo Rockets football team

The 1961 Toledo Rockets football team was an American football team that represented the University of Toledo in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1961 college football season. In their second season under head coach Clive Rush, the Rockets compiled a 3–7 record (2–4 against MAC opponents) and finished in fifth place in the MAC.[1][2]

1961 Toledo Rockets football
ConferenceMid-American Conference
1961 record3–7 (2–4 MAC)
Head coachClive Rush (2nd season)
Home stadiumGlass Bowl
1961 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L T  W L T
Bowling Green $ 5 1 0  8 2 0
Western Michigan 4 1 1  5 4 1
Miami 3 2 0  6 4 0
Ohio 3 2 1  5 3 1
Toledo 2 4 0  3 7 0
Marshall 1 4 0  2 7 1
Kent State 1 5 0  2 8 0
  • $ Conference champion

The team's statistical leaders included Phil Yenrick with 563 passing yards, Frank Baker with 739 rushing yards, and Pete Jollif with 330 receiving yards.[3]

References

  1. "Toledo Football 2015 Media Guide" (PDF). University of Toledo. 2015. p. 189. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
  2. "Toledo Yearly Results (1960-1964)". College Football Data Warehouse. David DeLassus. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
  3. 2015 Media Guide, pp. 218-221.


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