The Hamilton Tiger-Cats defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the annual Grey Cup in 1953.
The Canadian Rugby Union was paid in total of $20,500 by three television stations for the rights to show the Grey Cup game live.
Edmonton's Billy Vessels (RB), became the first player to win the Schenley Award as the Most Outstanding Player Award.
G. Sydney Halter, QC was named as WIFU Commissioner.
Source:[3] Note: GP = Games Played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PF = Points For, PA = Points Against, Pts = Points Note: All dates in 1953 41st Annual Grey Cup Game: Varsity Stadium – Toronto, Ontario NOTE: During this time most players played both ways, so the All-Star selections do not distinguish between some offensive and defensive positions.