1961 Maine Black Bears football team

The 1961 Maine Black Bears football team was an American football team that represented the University of Maine as a member of the Yankee Conference during the 1961 college football season. In its 11th season under head coach Harold Westerman, the team compiled an 8–0–1 record (5–0 against conference opponents) and won the Yankee Conference championship. The team played its home games at Alumni Field in Orono, Maine. Robert Kinney and David Cloutier were the team captains.

The team's statistical leaders included fullback Dale Curry with 291 rushing yards; quarterback Manchester Wheeler with 715 passing yards; end Richard Kinney with 171 receiving yards; and halfback David Cloutier with 42 points scored.

After the season
The following Black Bear was selected in the 1962 NFL Draft after the season.