1953 National Football League
The 1953 season was the National Football League's 34th, and 12 teams competed in the league that year. The Detroit Lions won the 1953 NFL championship.
1953 National Football League Standings
1953 National Football League League Leaders
Baltimore Colts (3-9) - Roster | Statistics | Game Results
Chicago Bears (3-8-1) - Roster | Statistics | Game Results
Chicago Cardinals (1-10-1) - Roster | Statistics | Game Results
Cleveland Browns (11-1) - Roster | Statistics | Game Results
Detroit Lions (10-2) - Roster | Statistics | Game Results
Green Bay Packers (2-9-1) - Roster | Statistics | Game Results
Los Angeles Rams (8-3-1) - Roster | Statistics | Game Results
New York Giants (3-9) - Roster | Statistics | Game Results
Philadelphia Eagles (7-4-1) - Roster | Statistics | Game Results
Pittsburgh Steelers (6-6) - Roster | Statistics | Game Results
San Francisco 49ers (9-3) - Roster | Statistics | Game Results
Washington Redskins (6-5-1) - Roster | Statistics | Game Results
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1953 Award Winners
Paul Brown - Sporting News NFL Coach of the Year
Otto Graham - UPI MVP
1953 All-Pros
Associated Press
All-NFL
Chuck Bednarik 1st Team
Les Bingaman 1st Team
Jack Christiansen 1st Team
George Connor 1st Team
Lou Creekmur 1st Team
Len Ford 1st Team
Frank Gatski 1st Team
Otto Graham 1st Team
Lou Groza 1st Team
Elroy Hirsch 1st Team
Tom Keane 1st Team
Hugh McElhenny 1st Team
Leo Nomellini 1st Team
Don Paul 1st Team
Joe Perry 1st Team
Pete Pihos 1st Team
Andy Robustelli 1st Team
Dick Stanfel 1st Team
Tommy W. Thompson 1st Team
Doak Walker 1st Team
Arnie Weinmeister 1st Team
Bill Willis 1st Team
New York Daily News
Chuck Bednarik 1st Team
Les Bingaman 1st Team
Jack Christiansen 1st Team
George Connor 1st Team
Lou Creekmur 1st Team
Len Ford 1st Team
Frank Gatski 1st Team
Abe Gibron 1st Team
Ken Gorgal 1st Team
Otto Graham 1st Team
Lou Groza 1st Team
Bob Hoernschemeyer 1st Team
Tom Keane 1st Team
Dante Lavelli 1st Team
Hugh McElhenny 1st Team
Thurman McGraw 1st Team
Leo Nomellini 1st Team
Joe Perry 1st Team
Pete Pihos 1st Team
Dick Stanfel 1st Team
Arnie Weinmeister 1st Team
Norm Willey 1st Team
Bruno Banducci 2nd Team
Larry Brink 2nd Team
Don Colo 2nd Team
Bobby Dillon 2nd Team
Brad Ecklund 2nd Team
Frank Gifford 2nd Team
Elroy Hirsch 2nd Team
Bucko Kilroy 2nd Team
Bill Lange 2nd Team
Art Michalik 2nd Team
Johnny Olszewski 2nd Team
Don Paul 2nd Team
Bert Rechichar 2nd Team
Andy Robustelli 2nd Team
Ernie Stautner 2nd Team
Hugh Taylor 2nd Team
Bobby Thomason 2nd Team
Tommy W. Thompson 2nd Team
Clayton Tonnemaker 2nd Team
Dan Towler 2nd Team
Doak Walker 2nd Team
Frank Wydo 2nd Team
United Press International
Bruno Banducci 1st Team
Les Bingaman 1st Team
Jack Christiansen 1st Team
George Connor 1st Team
Lou Creekmur 1st Team
Dale Dodrill 1st Team
Len Ford 1st Team
Frank Gatski 1st Team
Ken Gorgal 1st Team
Otto Graham 1st Team
Lou Groza 1st Team
Tom Keane 1st Team
Dante Lavelli 1st Team
Hugh McElhenny 1st Team
Leo Nomellini 1st Team
Joe Perry 1st Team
Pete Pihos 1st Team
Dick Stanfel 1st Team
Tommy W. Thompson 1st Team
Dan Towler 1st Team
Arnie Weinmeister 1st Team
Norm Willey 1st Team
Chuck Bednarik 2nd Team
Abe Gibron 2nd Team
Elroy Hirsch 2nd Team
Bob Hoernschemeyer 2nd Team
Chick Jagade 2nd Team
Bill Johnson 2nd Team
Bucko Kilroy 2nd Team
Warren Lahr 2nd Team
Bobby Layne 2nd Team
Woodley Lewis 2nd Team
Bud McFadin 2nd Team
Thurman McGraw 2nd Team
Bill McPeak 2nd Team
Don Paul 2nd Team
Bert Rechichar 2nd Team
Andy Robustelli 2nd Team
Lum Snyder 2nd Team
Gordie Soltau 2nd Team
Ernie Stautner 2nd Team
Bob St. Clair 2nd Team
Doak Walker 2nd Team
Bill Willis 2nd Team
