St. Louis Cardinals at New York Giants 21 to 10
Sunday, September 17, 1961, Week 1The St. Louis Cardinals played the New York Giants in New York City on Sunday, September 17, 1961, Week 1 of the 1961 season. The Cardinals won by a score of 21-10.
St. Louis Cardinals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 239 | 76 | 163 | 2 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Pop Ivy Assistant Coach: Chuck Drulis, Ray Prochaska, Ray Willsey
New York Giants offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157 | 74 | 83 | 5 | 12 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Allie Sherman Wide Receivers Coach: Ken Kavanaugh Offensive Line Coach: Ed Kolman Defensive Coach: Harland Svare Backfield Coach: Don Heinrich Director of Player Personnel: Jim Lee Howell Chief Scout: Don Heinrich