Awards & Winners

1961 Associated Press Athlete of the Year

Check winners and nominations of 1961 Associated Press Athlete of the Year. Check awards winners of 1961 Associated Press Athlete of the Year. (Click on the Award name to show winners and nominees)

Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year

Wilma Rudolph

(Track and field)
Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year

Roger Maris

(Major League Baseball)