The Football Record: Special editions for the 1961 1st Semi-Final (Footscray v St.Kilda), the [Prelim.] Final (Melbourne v Footscray) and the Grand Final (Hawthorn v Footscray). (Total: 3). Mixed condition. Hawthorn 13.16 (94) won its' first Grand Final, defeating Footscray 7.9 (51) in front of 107,935 fans.