The Top 23 Players who Debuted in 1961

The following list of players made their pro debut in the 1961 season, ranked according to their Legends Score, which is a simple measure of a player's individual career accolades. Tap on other column headers to sort by name or position.

In addition to the list below, review the all-time best players for each team, and the all-time best players at each position.

⇦ 1960

1962 ⇨

Player	Position	Status	Legends Score
Bob Lilly	DT		76
Herb Adderley	CB		48
Deacon Jones	DE		48
Jimmy Johnson	CB		41
Jim Tyrer	LT	Eligible 1980	27
Fran Tarkenton	QB		26
Mike Ditka	TE		24
Billy Shaw	G		22
Jerry Mays	DE	Eligible 1976	21
Dave Grayson	CB	Eligible 1976	20
Houston Antwine	DT	Eligible 1978	19
Bob DeMarco	C	Eligible 1981	14
Don Perkins	FB	Eligible 1974	14
Stew Barber	T	Eligible 1975	13
Charley Cowan	LT	Eligible 1981	12
Ernie McMillan	RT	Eligible 1981	10
Rosey Taylor	RS	Eligible 1978	10
Bob Scarpitto	WR	Eligible 1974	10
Ron McDole	DE	Eligible 1984	10
Bill Brown	FB	Eligible 1980	10
Pat Fischer	CB	Eligible 1983	8
Tommy Mason	RB	Eligible 1977	8
Pat Studstill	WR	Eligible 1978	7