The 1961 Oregon State Beavers football team represented Oregon State University as an independent during the 1961 college football season. Led by seventh-year head coach Tommy Prothro, the Beavers ended their third season as an independent with five wins and five losses, and outscored their opponents 198 to 192. Four home games were played on campus at Parker Stadium in Corvallis with one at Multnomah Stadium in Portland.
Prior to this season, the university's current title, Oregon State University, was adopted by a legislative act signed into law by Governor Mark Hatfield on March 6, 1961, and became effective in the summer.
Schedule
Roster QB Terry Baker, Jr. E Don Kasso, Sr. T Mike Kline, Sr. HB Hank Rivera, Sr. HB Leroy Whittle, So. FB Bruce Williams, So.
Professional football drafts NFL draft
Hank RiveraDefensive back567Cleveland BrownsRoger JohnsonHalfback16222New York GiantsDon KassoHalfback17230St. Louis Cardinals
AFL draft
Mike KlineGuard1182Denver BroncosDon KassoHalfback22170Denver Broncos
References
Further reading
Oregon State Football 1961. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University, Sports Information Department, 1961.
External links WSU Libraries: Game video – Washington State at Oregon State – November 4, 1961