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AC Milan in 1961

Era: The Rocco Era

7 stories and 79 matches from the Milan Club Adelaide history museum, in the order they happened.

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The stories of 1961

Summer 1961

Nereo Rocco, 'el Paròn' — Catenaccio Comes to Milan

When Nereo Rocco came to Milan in 1961, Italian writers seized on the paradox of the man: a rotund, cigar-chewing Triestino who spoke a thick Venetian-Giuliano dialect that his own players struggled to decode. Gianni Brera adored him and became the great literary champion of the pragmatic, defensive game — the catenaccio (literally 'door-bolt') school — that Rocco came to embody in Italy. His creed came down to four words — 'palla lunga e pedalare' (long ball and pedal away) — and his humour was just as blunt: to the sporting toast 'may the best team win,' Rocco famously grumbled 'Speremo de no' (let's hope not). In the Milanese press he was simply el Paròn (Venetian-Triestino for 'the Boss'), a nickname that carried more paternal affection than cold authority. Across two spells on the bench, 1961-63 and 1967-72, he coached Milan's great triumphs of the 1960s in broad Triestine dialect — in him the elegant club found its earthy, dialect-speaking conscience. (Precision the Paròn would forgive: the 'speremo de no' quip is usually dated to 1956, on the eve of a Padova-Juventus match, before his Milan years.)

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1961

Rocco and Rivera: The Golden Bond

Rocco and Rivera: The Golden Bond

When Rocco arrived at Milan in 1961 he inherited a teenage Gianni Rivera and built the side around the boy's genius, protecting and provoking him in equal measure. The relationship between the gruff Triestino and the elegant 'Golden Boy' became one of Italian football's defining partnerships, a study in how a hard defensive coach could still cherish an artist. Rocco left, returned, and left again across the 1960s and early 1970s, but the through-line of his Milan was always trust in Rivera's vision.

Sources

  • Gianni Rivera autobiographical interviews
  • Il paron: Nereo Rocco biography
  • Forza Milan! magazine retrospectives

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1961

The architect who brought Rocco to Milan

Reinvented as *direttore tecnico* (technical director), Viani ran Milan's football operation with an organiser's rigour, a role that anticipated the modern Italian general-manager. His masterstroke was helping bring the Triestine *paròn* (dialect for 'boss'/'master') Nereo Rocco to the bench in 1961 — wedding his own organisational sense to Rocco's earthy man-management. The pairing of these two north-eastern *catenaccio* men, working largely behind the scenes, helped launch Milan toward its first European conquests, including the 1963 European Cup.

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1961

The armband passes: Cesare Maldini becomes captain

Signed from Triestina in 1954, Cesare Maldini grew through the decade from promising defender into the composed brain of Milan's rearguard, winning three scudetti in the fifties along the way. When Nils Liedholm hung up his boots in 1961, the captaincy passed naturally to the elegant Triestine, and under Nereo Rocco he wore it through the 1961-62 title and on to Wembley, where in 1963 he became the first Italian captain to lift the European Cup. Decades later his son Paolo would carry the same armband into a new century — the beginning of Milan's greatest dynasty.

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23 May 1961

Daniele Massaro is Born in Monza

Born on 23 May 1961 in Monza, Daniele Massaro became one of Milan's most decisive big-game forwards despite never being the flashiest name in a squad of superstars. After a first spell in the 1980s he returned to prominence under Sacchi and Capello, scoring twice in the 1994 Champions League final rout of Barcelona in Athens. His industry, movement and knack for the crucial moment made him a beloved figure of the Rossoneri's most triumphant years.

Sources

  • Forza Milan! magazine features
  • Gazzetta dello Sport archive
  • UEFA Champions League final records 1994

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1961

Figurine: Milan Enters the Panini Album

In 1961 the Panini brothers of Modena published their first Calciatori sticker album, for the 1961-62 season, adopting as their emblem the image of Carlo Parola's flying bicycle kick. The little printed figurine turned footballers into objects children could own, and Milan's red-and-black halves immediately entered Italian schoolyards, where the ritual trading chant of 'celo, celo... manca!' ('got it, got it... need it!') became a national soundtrack. For generations of fans the album page was their first encounter with the Milan squad, the young Gianni Rivera among the faces most eagerly hunted in the early editions. Completed albums from those years are now treasured artifacts, a paper census of the rossoneri renewed season after season.

Sources

  • Panini Calciatori album archives

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Serie A 1960-61

1960-61: Runners-up as Rivera arrives

Milan finished second in Serie A behind the Juventus of Sivori and Charles, in a season remembered above all for the debut of 17-year-old Gianni Rivera, signed from Alessandria to orchestrate the attack alongside the prolific José Altafini. Paolo Todeschini sat on the bench with Gipo Viani directing technical affairs, but the near-miss convinced the club to summon Nereo Rocco from Padova the following summer.

Sources

  • RSSSF Italian championship archives
  • Almanacco Illustrato del Calcio (Panini)
  • magliarossonera.it

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Every match of 1961

  1. Serie A: Milan 4-1 Fiorentina

    1 January 1961 · Season 1960-61, matchday 13: Milan beat Fiorentina 4-1 at San Siro on 1 January 1961.

  2. Serie A: Milan 5-1 Lazio

    8 January 1961 · Season 1960-61, matchday 14: Milan beat Lazio 5-1 at San Siro on 8 January 1961.

  3. Serie A: Lecco 2-2 Milan

    15 January 1961 · Season 1960-61, matchday 15: Milan drew with Lecco 2-2 away on 15 January 1961. Venue: Rigamonti, Lecco. Reti: 19' Vernazza, 36' Altafini, 48' rig. e 88' Gotti LECCO. Milan XI: Ghezzi, C. Maldini, Trebbi, David, Salvadore I, Trapattoni, Vernazza, Liedholm I, Altafini, Rivera, Ronzon IV - All.: Todeschini - DT: Viani.

  4. Friendly: Pro Sesto 0-2 Milan

    19 January 1961 · Season 1960-61 (friendly match): Milan beat Pro Sesto 2-0 at Sesto San Giovanni on 19 January 1961. Reti: 15' e 48' C. Galli.

  5. Serie A: Milan 4-0 SPAL

    22 January 1961 · Season 1960-61, matchday 16: Milan beat SPAL 4-0 at San Siro on 22 January 1961. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 29' Altafini, 52' e 68' C. Galli, 87' Vernazza MILAN. Milan XI: Ghezzi, C. Maldini, Trebbi, David, Salvadore I, Trapattoni, Vernazza, Liedholm I, Altafini, Rivera, C. Galli - All.: Todeschini - DT: Viani.

  6. Serie A: Vicenza 1-0 Milan

    29 January 1961 · Season 1960-61, matchday 17: Milan lost to Vicenza 0-1 away on 29 January 1961. Venue: Menti, Vicenza. Reti: 84' Pinti L.R. VICENZA. Milan XI: Ghezzi, C. Maldini, Trebbi, Liedholm I, Salvadore I, Trapattoni, Vernazza, C. Galli, Altafini, Rivera, Ronzon IV - All.: Todeschini - DT: Viani.

  7. Friendly: Pavia 1-4 Milan

    30 January 1961 · Season 1960-61 (friendly match): Milan beat Pavia 4-1 at Pavia on 30 January 1961. Reti: 22' Depedri, 40' e 55' Parise, 52' Vaccarossa, 87' Corci.

  8. Friendly: Milan 3-1 Legnano B

    2 February 1961 · Season 1960-61 (friendly match): Milan beat Legnano B 3-1 at Civica Arena, Milano on 2 February 1961.

  9. Serie A: Catania 4-3 Milan

    5 February 1961 · Season 1960-61, matchday 18: Milan lost to Catania 3-4 away on 5 February 1961. Venue: Cibali, Catania. Reti: 34' Prenna, 40' Castellazzi, 50' Maraschi III, 51' Calvanese, 81' rig. Liedholm I, 87' Morelli, 89' C. Galli CATANIA. Milan XI: Ghezzi, Noletti, Trebbi, Liedholm I, Salvadore I, Trapattoni, Vernazza, C. Galli, Altafini, Ronzon IV, Maraschi III - All.: Todeschini - DT: Viani.

  10. Serie A: Milan 3-0 Padova

    12 February 1961 · Season 1960-61, matchday 19: Milan beat Padova 3-0 at San Siro on 12 February 1961. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 8' e 51' Altafini, 89' C. Galli MILAN. Milan XI: Alfieri, C. Maldini, Trebbi, Liedholm I, Salvadore I, Trapattoni, Vernazza, C. Galli, Altafini, Rivera, Maraschi III - All.: Todeschini - DT: Viani.

  11. Serie A: Bologna 0-2 Milan

    19 February 1961 · Season 1960-61, matchday 20: Milan beat Bologna 2-0 away on 19 February 1961. Venue: Comunale, Bologna. Reti: 42' e 72' Altafini BOLOGNA. Milan XI: Ghezzi, C. Maldini, Trebbi, David, Salvadore I, Trapattoni, Vernazza, Rivera, Altafini, Liedholm I, Ronzon IV - All.: Todeschini - DT: Viani.

  12. Serie A: Milan 3-1 Sampdoria

    26 February 1961 · Season 1960-61, matchday 21: Milan beat Sampdoria 3-1 at San Siro on 26 February 1961. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 56' Salvadore I, 57' Vernazza, 63' Brighenti, 68' Altafini MILAN. Milan XI: Ghezzi, C. Maldini, Trebbi, David, Salvadore I, Trapattoni, Vernazza, Rivera, Altafini, Liedholm I, Ronzon IV - All.: Todeschini - DT: Viani.

  13. Serie A: Atalanta 2-0 Milan

    5 March 1961 · Season 1960-61, matchday 22: Milan lost to Atalanta 0-2 away on 5 March 1961. Venue: Comunale, Bergamo. Reti: 30' Longoni, 85' rig. Maschio ATALANTA. Milan XI: Ghezzi, C. Maldini, Trebbi, David, Salvadore I, Trapattoni, Vernazza, Rivera, Altafini, C. Galli, Ronzon IV - All.: Todeschini - DT: Viani.

  14. Serie A: Milan 3-1 Juventus

    12 March 1961 · Season 1960-61, matchday 23: Milan beat Juventus 3-1 at San Siro on 12 March 1961. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 10' aut. Salvadore I, 15' aut. Colombo, 57' Altafini, 87' Rivera MILAN. Milan XI: Ghezzi, C. Maldini, Trebbi, David, Salvadore I, Trapattoni, Vernazza, Liedholm I, Altafini, Rivera, Ronzon IV - All.: Todeschini - DT: Viani.

  15. Serie A: Udinese 0-0 Milan

    19 March 1961 · Season 1960-61, matchday 24: Milan drew with Udinese 0-0 away on 19 March 1961. Venue: Moretti, Udine. Milan XI: Ghezzi, C. Maldini, Trebbi, David, Salvadore I, Trapattoni, Vernazza, Rivera, Altafini, Ronzon IV, Maraschi III - All.: Todeschini - DT: Viani.

  16. Serie A: Inter 1-2 Milan

    26 March 1961 · Season 1960-61, matchday 25: Milan beat Inter 2-1 away on 26 March 1961. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 1' Altafini, 19' Liedholm I, 52' rig. Lindskog INTERNAZIONALE. Milan XI: Ghezzi, C. Maldini, Trebbi, David, Salvadore I, Trapattoni, C. Galli, Liedholm I, Altafini, Rivera, Maraschi III - All.: Todeschini - DT: Viani.

  17. Serie A: Milan 2-1 Napoli

    2 April 1961 · Season 1960-61, matchday 26: Milan beat Napoli 2-1 at San Siro on 2 April 1961. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 17' Vernazza, 32' rig. David, 68' aut. Trapattoni MILAN. Milan XI: Ghezzi, C. Maldini, Trebbi, David, Salvadore I, Trapattoni, Vernazza, C. Galli, Altafini, Rivera, Barison - All.: Todeschini - DT: Viani.

  18. Serie A: AC Torino 1-1 Milan

    9 April 1961 · Season 1960-61, matchday 27: Milan drew with AC Torino 1-1 away on 9 April 1961. Venue: Corso Filadelfia, Torino. Reti: 13' Altafini, 31' rig. Locatelli TORINO. Milan XI: Ghezzi, C. Maldini, Trebbi, David, Salvadore I, Trapattoni, Vernazza, C. Galli, Altafini, Liedholm I, Barison - All.: Todeschini - DT: Viani.

  19. Serie A: Milan 2-1 Roma

    16 April 1961 · Season 1960-61, matchday 28: Milan beat Roma 2-1 at San Siro on 16 April 1961. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 45' rig. Lojacono, 48' Trapattoni, 85' Altafini MILAN. Milan XI: Ghezzi, C. Maldini, Trebbi, David, Salvadore I, Trapattoni, Vernazza, C. Galli, Altafini, Rivera, Ronzon IV - All.: Todeschini - DT: Viani.

  20. Friendly: Servette 1-4 Milan

    22 April 1961 · Season 1960-61 (friendly match): Milan beat Servette 4-1 at Stade des Charmilles, Ginevra (Svizzera) on 22 April 1961. Reti: 40' Rivera, 41' Altafini, 62' Nemeth, 64' Maraschi III, 70' Rivera.

  21. Serie A: Milan 1-3 Bari

    30 April 1961 · Season 1960-61, matchday 29: Milan lost to Bari 1-3 at San Siro on 30 April 1961. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 24' Cicogna, 37' Virgili, 58' aut. Seghedoni, 72' Catalano MILAN. Milan XI: Ghezzi, C. Maldini, Trebbi, Liedholm I, Salvadore I, Trapattoni, Vernazza, C. Galli, Altafini, Rivera, Ronzon IV - All.: Todeschini - DT: Viani.

  22. Friendly: Mista Altopascio 2-3 Milan

    4 May 1961 · Season 1960-61 (friendly match): Milan beat Mista Altopascio 3-2 at Comunale, Altopascio (LU) on 4 May 1961. Reti: Maraschi III (2), Badiani.

  23. Serie A: Fiorentina 2-0 Milan

    7 May 1961 · Season 1960-61, matchday 30: Milan lost to Fiorentina 0-2 away on 7 May 1961. Venue: Comunale, Firenze. Reti: 59' Robotti, 70' Da Costa FIORENTINA. Milan XI: Alfieri, Zagatti, Trebbi, Salvadore I, C. Maldini, Trapattoni, Ronzon IV, Rivera, Altafini, Liedholm I, Maraschi III - All.: Todeschini - DT: Viani.

  24. Serie A: Lazio 0-1 Milan

    14 May 1961 · Season 1960-61, matchday 31: Milan beat Lazio 1-0 away on 14 May 1961. Venue: Olimpico, Roma. Reti: 75' Vernazza LAZIO. Milan XI: Ghezzi, C. Maldini, Trebbi, David, Salvadore I, Trapattoni, Maraschi III, Vernazza, Altafini, Liedholm I, Barison - All.: Todeschini - DT: Viani.

  25. Serie A: Milan 1-1 Lecco

    21 May 1961 · Season 1960-61, matchday 32: Milan drew with Lecco 1-1 at San Siro on 21 May 1961. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 50' Ronzon IV, 75' Gilardoni MILAN. Milan XI: Ghezzi, C. Maldini, Trebbi, Liedholm I, Salvadore I, Trapattoni, Vernazza, David, Altafini, Rivera, Ronzon IV - All.: Todeschini - DT: Viani.

  26. Serie A: SPAL 1-2 Milan

    30 May 1961 · Season 1960-61, matchday 33: Milan beat SPAL 2-1 away on 30 May 1961. Venue: Comunale, Ferrara. Reti: 42' Ronzon IV, 54' Barison, 58' rig. Massei S.P.A.L. Milan XI: Ghezzi, C. Maldini, Barison, C. Galli, Salvadore I, Trapattoni, Vernazza, Rivera, Altafini, David, Ronzon IV - All.: Todeschini - DT: Viani.

  27. Serie A: Milan 0-0 Vicenza

    4 June 1961 · Season 1960-61, matchday 34: Milan drew with Vicenza 0-0 at San Siro on 4 June 1961. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Milan XI: Ghezzi, David, Barison, C. Galli, Salvadore I, Trapattoni, Vernazza, Rivera, Altafini, Ronzon IV, Maraschi III - All.: Todeschini - DT: Viani.

  28. Friendly: Milan 2-2 Botafogo

    7 June 1961 · Season 1960-61 (friendly match): Milan drew with Botafogo 2-2 at San Siro, Milano on 7 June 1961. Reti: 24' Amarildo, 34' Altafini, 41' Amoroso, 48' Greaves.

  29. Friendly: Solbiatese 2-9 Milan

    15 June 1961 · Season 1960-61 (friendly match): Milan beat Solbiatese 9-2 at F. Chinetti, Solbiate Arno (VA) on 15 June 1961. Reti: Fanello (3), Vernazza (2), Parise (2), Rivera, Barison, Tironi (2).

  30. Departed: Carlo Galli

    1961-62 season window · Carlo Galli left Milan in the 1961-62 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  31. Departed: Ghito

    1961-62 season window · Ghito left Milan in the 1961-62 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  32. Departed: Gilberto Noletti

    1961-62 season window · Gilberto Noletti left Milan in the 1961-62 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  33. Departed: Giovanni Fanello

    1961-62 season window · Giovanni Fanello left Milan in the 1961-62 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  34. Departed: Jimmy Greaves

    1961-62 season window · Jimmy Greaves left Milan in the 1961-62 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  35. Departed: Mario Maraschi

    1961-62 season window · Mario Maraschi left Milan in the 1961-62 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  36. Departed: Nils Liedholm

    1 July 1961 · Nils Liedholm left Milan in the 1961-62 season (exact date 1 July 1961, per Transfermarkt player records).

  37. Departed: Pierluigi Ronzon

    1961-62 season window · Pierluigi Ronzon left Milan in the 1961-62 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  38. Departed: Roberto Corradi

    1961-62 season window · Roberto Corradi left Milan in the 1961-62 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  39. Signed: Alcides Ghiggia

    1961-62 season window · Alcides Ghiggia joined Milan in the 1961-62 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  40. Signed: Dino Sani

    1961-62 season window · Dino Sani joined Milan in the 1961-62 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  41. Signed: Giancarlo Danova

    1961-62 season window · Giancarlo Danova joined Milan in the 1961-62 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  42. Signed: Gino Pivatelli

    1961-62 season window · Gino Pivatelli joined Milan in the 1961-62 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  43. Signed: Giovanni Fanello

    1961-62 season window · Giovanni Fanello joined Milan in the 1961-62 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  44. Signed: Giovanni Lodetti

    1961-62 season window · Giovanni Lodetti joined Milan in the 1961-62 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  45. Signed: Jimmy Greaves

    1961-62 season window · Jimmy Greaves joined Milan in the 1961-62 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  46. Signed: Luigi Radice

    1961-62 season window · Luigi Radice joined Milan in the 1961-62 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  47. Signed: Mario Liberalato

    1961-62 season window · Mario Liberalato joined Milan in the 1961-62 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  48. Signed: Oliviero Conti

    1961-62 season window · Oliviero Conti joined Milan in the 1961-62 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  49. Friendly: Cesuna 0-18 Milan

    2 August 1961 · Season 1961-62 (friendly match): Milan beat Cesuna 18-0 at Comunale, Cesuna (VI) on 2 August 1961. Reti: 8' Carli, 10' Altafini, 12' Conti, 14' C. Maldini, 23' Altafini, 31' Zagatti su rigore, 40' Conti, 41' Barison, 42' Conti, 45' Rivera,.

  50. Friendly: Malo 1-18 Milan

    6 August 1961 · Season 1961-62 (friendly match): Milan beat Malo 18-1 at Comunale, Malo (VI) on 6 August 1961. Reti: Altafini (8), Rivera (3), Gallo (2), Pivatelli (2), Rizzo, Barison, Conti, Selmo.

  51. Friendly: Rappr. Asiaghese 1-14 Milan

    9 August 1961 · Season 1961-62 (friendly match): Milan beat Rappr. Asiaghese 14-1 at Comunale "Andrea Zotti", Asiago (VI) on 9 August 1961. Reti: 10' Barison, 17' Altafini, 18' Rivera, 23' Conti, 32' Altafini, 34' e 35' Rivera, 37' Altafini, 40' e 61' Pivatelli, 71' Gallo, 77' e .

  52. Friendly: Parma 1-3 Milan

    18 August 1961 · Season 1961-62 (friendly match): Milan beat Parma 3-1 at Parma on 18 August 1961. Reti: 25' Moriggi, 48' e 54' Altafini, 59' Greaves.

  53. Friendly: Milan 3-2 Honved

    22 August 1961 · Season 1961-62 (friendly match): Milan beat Honved 3-2 at San Siro, Milano on 22 August 1961. Reti: 5' Altafini, 38' Balogh, 50' Altafini, 65' aut. Maldini, 68' Altafini.

  54. Serie A: Vicenza 0-3 Milan

    27 August 1961 · Season 1961-62, matchday 1: Milan beat Vicenza 3-0 away on 27 August 1961. Venue: Menti, Vicenza. Reti: 29' e 39' Altafini, 55' rig. Greaves L.R. VICENZA. Milan XI: Liberalato, C. Maldini, Zagatti, Pelagalli, Salvadore I, Radice II, Danova, David, Altafini, Greaves, Barison - All.: Rocco - DT: Viani.

  55. Friendly: Como 2-2 Milan

    31 August 1961 · Season 1961-62 (friendly match): Milan drew with Como 2-2 at Como on 31 August 1961. Reti: 11' Ghersetich, 26' Gallo, 77' Catullo, 82' Beretti.

  56. Serie A: Milan 3-0 Catania

    3 September 1961 · Season 1961-62, matchday 2: Milan beat Catania 3-0 at San Siro on 3 September 1961. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 50' aut. Corti, 68' Radice II, 72' C. Maldini MILAN. Milan XI: Liberalato, C. Maldini, Zagatti, Pelagalli, Salvadore I, Radice II, Danova, David, Altafini, Greaves, Barison - All.: Rocco - DT: Viani.

  57. Friendly: Grosseto 1-8 Milan

    7 September 1961 · Season 1961-62 (friendly match): Milan beat Grosseto 8-1 at Grosseto on 7 September 1961. Reti: 17' Greaves, 35' e 47' Barison, 54' Greaves, 57' Barison, 68' e 74', 87' P. Ferrario, 88' Seregni.

  58. Serie A: Palermo 0-0 Milan

    10 September 1961 · Season 1961-62, matchday 3: Milan drew with Palermo 0-0 away on 10 September 1961. Venue: Comunale La Favorita, Palermo. Milan XI: Ghezzi, C. Maldini, Zagatti, Pelagalli, Salvadore I, Radice II, Danova, Trapattoni, Altafini, Greaves, Barison - All.: Rocco - DT: Viani.

  59. Serie A: Milan 4-3 Udinese

    13 September 1961 · Season 1961-62, matchday 4: Milan beat Udinese 4-3 at San Siro on 13 September 1961. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 10' Greaves, 22' aut. Sassi, 24' rig. Greaves, 36' Canella, 37' Pentrelli, 49' Pivatelli, 82' Pentrelli MILAN. Milan XI: Ghezzi, C. Maldini, Zagatti, Pelagalli, Salvadore I, Radice II, Conti, Trapattoni, Altafini, Pivatelli, Greaves - All.: Rocco - DT: Viani.

  60. Serie A: Bologna 1-0 Milan

    17 September 1961 · Season 1961-62, matchday 5: Milan lost to Bologna 0-1 away on 17 September 1961. Venue: Comunale, Bologna. Reti: 55' Bulgarelli BOLOGNA. Milan XI: Ghezzi, C. Maldini, Zagatti, Pelagalli, Salvadore I, Radice II, Pivatelli, Trapattoni, Altafini, David, Greaves - All.: Rocco - DT: Viani.

  61. Serie A: Milan 2-3 Sampdoria

    24 September 1961 · Season 1961-62, matchday 6: Milan lost to Sampdoria 2-3 at San Siro on 24 September 1961. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 43' Greaves, 56' rig. Vincenzi, 62' Skoglund, 73' rig. Greaves, 84' Veselinovic MILAN. Milan XI: Liberalato, C. Maldini, Zagatti, Pelagalli, Salvadore I, Trapattoni, Rivera, Greaves, Altafini, David, Danova - All.: Rocco - DT: Viani.

  62. Serie A: Inter 1-3 Milan

    1 October 1961 · Season 1961-62, matchday 7: Milan beat Inter 3-1 away on 1 October 1961.

  63. Serie A: AC Venezia 2-1 Milan

    4 October 1961 · Season 1961-62, matchday 8: Milan lost to AC Venezia 1-2 away on 4 October 1961. Venue: Penzo - Sant'Elena, Venezia. Reti: 17' Siciliano, 62' Altafini, 83' Raffin VENEZIA. Milan XI: Ghezzi, David, Zagatti, Pelagalli, C. Maldini, Trapattoni, Conti, Greaves, Altafini, Pivatelli, Rivera - All.: Rocco - DT: Viani.

  64. Serie A: Milan 3-0 Lecco

    8 October 1961 · Season 1961-62, matchday 9: Milan beat Lecco 3-0 at San Siro on 8 October 1961. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 11' Altafini, 20' e 68' Pivatelli MILAN. Milan XI: Ghezzi, David, Trebbi, Salvadore I, C. Maldini, Trapattoni, Danova, Pivatelli, Altafini, Rivera, Barison - All.: Rocco - DT: Viani.

  65. Serie A: Milan 3-1 Roma

    22 October 1961 · Season 1961-62, matchday 10: Milan beat Roma 3-1 at San Siro on 22 October 1961. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 54' David, 77' Pelagalli, 83' Orlando, 89' Greaves MILAN. Milan XI: Ghezzi, David, Trebbi, Trapattoni, C. Maldini, Radice II, Greaves, Pelagalli, Altafini, Pivatelli, Rivera - All.: Rocco - DT: Viani.

  66. Serie A: Fiorentina 5-2 Milan

    29 October 1961 · Season 1961-62, matchday 11: Milan lost to Fiorentina 2-5 away on 29 October 1961. Venue: Comunale, Firenze. Reti: 6' Hamrin, 9' e 16' Milani, 39' rig. Greaves, 56' rig. Hamrin, 65' Greaves, 77' Petris FIORENTINA. Milan XI: Ghezzi, David, Trebbi, Trapattoni, C. Maldini, Radice II, Conti, Pelagalli, Altafini, Rivera, Greaves - All.: Rocco - DT: Viani.

  67. Friendly: Hamburger 1-0 Milan

    7 November 1961 · Season 1961-62 (friendly match): Milan lost to Hamburger 0-1 at Amburgo (Germania) on 7 November 1961. Reti: 50' Wolf.

  68. Friendly: Mista Pro Sesto 2-14 Milan

    9 November 1961 · Season 1961-62 (friendly match): Milan beat Mista Pro Sesto 14-2 at Stadio Breda, Sesto San Giovanni on 9 November 1961. Reti: Greaves (7), Danova (4), Altafini (2), Conti, Dadda, Vigni.

  69. Serie A: Milan 5-1 Juventus

    12 November 1961 · Season 1961-62, matchday 12: Milan beat Juventus 5-1 at San Siro on 12 November 1961. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 3' e 8' Altafini, 38' Rosa, 62' Rivera, 76' e 78' Altafini MILAN. Milan XI: Liberalato, C. Maldini, David, Radice II, Salvadore I, Trapattoni, Ghiggia, Sani, Altafini, Rivera, Barison - All.: Rocco - DT: Viani.

  70. Friendly: Gallaratese 1-5 Milan

    16 November 1961 · Season 1961-62 (friendly match): Milan beat Gallaratese 5-1 at Stadio "A. Maino", Gallarate on 16 November 1961. Reti: Altafini (2), Rivera (2), Barison, Bertani.

  71. Serie A: Padova 1-1 Milan

    19 November 1961 · Season 1961-62, matchday 13: Milan drew with Padova 1-1 away on 19 November 1961. Venue: Appiani, Padova. Reti: 11' Altafini, 43' Del Vecchio PADOVA. Milan XI: Liberalato, David, C. Maldini, Trapattoni, Salvadore I, Radice II, Ghiggia, Sani, Altafini, Rivera, Barison - All.: Rocco - DT: Viani.

  72. Friendly: Vigevano 2-5 Milan

    23 November 1961 · Season 1961-62 (friendly match): Milan beat Vigevano 5-2 at Comunale, Vigevano on 23 November 1961. Reti: Altafini (2), Pivatelli, C. Maldini, Sani, Scaravaggi, aut. C. Maldini.

  73. Serie A: Milan 2-2 Atalanta

    27 November 1961 · Season 1961-62, matchday 14: Milan drew with Atalanta 2-2 at San Siro on 27 November 1961. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 54' rig. David, 68' Colombo, 78' Rivera, 80' Maschio MILAN (date recorded as 1961-11-26 by magliarossonera). Milan XI: Liberalato, David, C. Maldini, Trapattoni, Salvadore I, Radice II, Ghiggia, Sani, Altafini, Rivera, Barison - All.: Rocco - DT: Viani. (date recorded as 1961-11-26 by magliarossonera)

  74. Serie A: Mantova 1-2 Milan

    3 December 1961 · Season 1961-62, matchday 15: Milan beat Mantova 2-1 away on 3 December 1961. Venue: Martelli, Mantova. Reti: 28' Allemann, 58' Pivatelli, 73' Rivera MANTOVA. Milan XI: Ghezzi, David, Salvadore I, Trapattoni, C. Maldini, Radice II, Danova, Sani, Altafini, Pivatelli, Rivera - All.: Rocco - DT: Viani.

  75. Friendly: Pro Sesto 0-3 Milan

    7 December 1961 · Season 1961-62 (friendly match): Milan beat Pro Sesto 3-0 at Stadio Breda, Sesto San Giovanni on 7 December 1961. Reti: 10' e 13' Pivatelli, 28' Barison.

  76. Serie A: AC Torino 1-1 Milan

    10 December 1961 · Season 1961-62, matchday 16: Milan drew with AC Torino 1-1 away on 10 December 1961. Venue: Comunale, Torino. Reti: 49' Crippa, 61' Altafini TORINO. Milan XI: Ghezzi, David, Salvadore I, Trapattoni, C. Maldini, Radice II, Danova, Sani, Altafini, Pivatelli, Rivera - All.: Rocco - DT: Viani.

  77. Serie A: Milan 4-1 SPAL

    17 December 1961 · Season 1961-62, matchday 17: Milan beat SPAL 4-1 at San Siro on 17 December 1961. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 17' David, 50' Rivera, 64' Mencacci, 67' e 77' Danova MILAN. Milan XI: Ghezzi, David, Salvadore I, Trapattoni, C. Maldini, Radice II, Danova, Sani, Altafini, Rivera, Barison - All.: Rocco - DT: Viani.

  78. Serie A: Milan 4-1 Vicenza

    24 December 1961 · Season 1961-62, matchday 18: Milan beat Vicenza 4-1 at San Siro on 24 December 1961. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 11' Danova, 48' Altafini, 74' Sani, 83' rig. Kostic, 87' Sani MILAN. Milan XI: Ghezzi, David, Salvadore I, Trapattoni, C. Maldini, Radice II, Danova, Sani, Altafini, Rivera, Barison - All.: Rocco - DT: Viani.

  79. Serie A: Catania 1-3 Milan

    31 December 1961 · Season 1961-62, matchday 19: Milan beat Catania 3-1 away on 31 December 1961. Venue: Cibali, Catania. Reti: 22' Pivatelli, 27' Calvanese, 28' Pivatelli, 30' Danova CATANIA. Milan XI: Ghezzi, David, Salvadore I, Trapattoni, C. Maldini, Radice II, Conti, Sani, Altafini, Pivatelli, Danova - All.: Rocco - DT: Viani.