1953 Baltimore Colts Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 3-9
Finishing 5th in the NFL's West Division
Coach: Keith Molesworth (3-9)
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
1953 Baltimore Colts Roster
The Baltimore Colts of the National Football League ended the 1953 season with a record of 3 wins and 9 losses, finishing fifth in the NFL's West Division.
The Colts labored to change the scoreboard with just 182 points, while the shaky defensive squad allowed 350, most in the circuit. John Huzvar ran for a team-leading 515 yards for Baltimore, and George Taliaferro additionally contributed to the rushing attack.
Fred Enke passed for 1,054 yards. Dan Edwards topped pass catchers, hauling in 35 balls, while George Taliaferro added 346 receiving yards, while Mel Embree provided receiving help, too.
The sticky-fingered defense created 56 turnovers, topping in the league. Tom Keane seized 11 opponent throws.
Keith Molesworth coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 182
Regular Season Points Against: 350
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 27, 1953 | Chicago Bears 9 at Baltimore Colts 13 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| October 3, 1953 | Detroit Lions 27 at Baltimore Colts 17 | L | 1-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| October 11, 1953 | Baltimore Colts 16 at Chicago Bears 14 | W | 1-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-1-0 | ||
| October 18, 1953 | Baltimore Colts 14 at Green Bay Packers 37 | L | 1-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-2-0 | ||
| October 25, 1953 | Washington Redskins 17 at Baltimore Colts 27 | W | 2-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 3-2-0 | ||
| October 31, 1953 | Green Bay Packers 35 at Baltimore Colts 24 | L | 2-2-0 | 1-1-0 | 3-3-0 | ||
| November 7, 1953 | Baltimore Colts 7 at Detroit Lions 17 | L | 2-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 3-4-0 | ||
| November 15, 1953 | Baltimore Colts 14 at Philadelphia Eagles 45 | L | 2-2-0 | 1-3-0 | 3-5-0 | ||
| November 22, 1953 | Chicago Cardinals 21 at Baltimore Colts 13 | L | 2-3-0 | 1-3-0 | 3-6-0 | ||
| November 29, 1953 | San Francisco 49ers 38 at Baltimore Colts 21 | L | 2-4-0 | 1-3-0 | 3-7-0 | ||
| December 5, 1953 | Baltimore Colts 2 at Los Angeles Rams 45 | L | 2-4-0 | 1-4-0 | 3-8-0 | ||
| December 13, 1953 | Baltimore Colts 14 at San Francisco 49ers 45 | L | 2-4-0 | 1-5-0 | 3-9-0 |
