The 1961 Washington Redskins began with the team trying to improve on their 1-9-2 record from 1960. However, their 1-12-1 performance during the season placed the Redskins in last-place in the NFL Eastern Conference. As of July 2011, it is the worst season record in Redskins history. This season was also the first one in their new stadium, DC Stadium, later renamed RFK Stadium.