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.
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.