Chicago Bears at Baltimore Colts 9 to 13
Sunday, September 27, 1953, Week 1The Chicago Bears played the Baltimore Colts in Champaign on Sunday, September 27, 1953, Week 1 of the 1953 season. The Colts won by a score of 13-9.
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 334 | 225 | 109 | 8 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: George Halas Defensive Assistant Coach: Clark Shaughnessy Line Coach: Phil Handler Assistant Coach: Paddy Driscoll, Luke Johnsos, Bulldog Turner
Baltimore Colts offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164 | 74 | 90 | 3 | 9 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Keith Molesworth Line Coach: Ray Richards