In their 21st year under head coach Tony Hinkle, the Bulldogs compiled a perfect 9–0 record (6–0 against ICC opponents), won the ICC championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 251 to 65.
[1] Quarterback Phil Long, halfback Larry Shook, and tackle Don Benbow won first-team spots on the 1961 All-ICC football team.
[2] Long also received Butler's most valuable player award at the end of the 1961 season.
Don Benbow won the team's Hilton Brown award for mental attitude and leadership.
Butler compiled two perfect seasons in three years with both the 1959 and 1961 teams going undefeated and untied.