1961 Nippon Professional Baseball season

The 1961 Nippon Professional Baseball season was the twelfth season of operation of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).

Awards

 * Most Valuable Player
 * Shigeo Nagashima, Yomiuri Giants (CL)
 * Katsuya Nomura, Nankai Hawks (PL)
 * Rookie of the Year
 * Hiroshi Gondo, Chunichi Dragons (CL)
 * Toshiaki Tokuhisa, Kintetsu Buffaloes (PL)
 * Eiji Sawamura Award
 * Hiroshi Gondo, Chunichi Dragons (CL)