Claim: The 1961 New York Giants (the franchise's 37th season in the National Football League), owned by Jack and Wellington Mara and led by head coach Allie Sherman, had a record of 10-3-1 and placed first in the NFL Eastern Division, but they lost the NFL Championship (at Packers, 0-37).
Evidence: The 1961 New York Giants season was the franchise's 37th season in the National Football League. Jack Mara
Wellington Mara Allie Sherman 10–3–1 1st NFL Eastern Lost NFL Championship
(at Packers, 0–37)