 The 1961 season, which ended at 7–7, was marked by financial difficulties, as the paychecks of many players bounced; team members learned to hurry to the bank as soon as they received their pay.At the end of the season, Wismer announced that Clyde "Bulldog" Turner would be the Titans' head coach in 1962.Baugh had a contract for 1962 and would have to be paid unless he quit.