Chicago Cardinals at Chicago Bears 24 to 17
Sunday, December 13, 1953, Week 12The Chicago Cardinals played the Chicago Bears in Chicago on Sunday, December 13, 1953, Week 12 of the 1953 season. The Cardinals won by a score of 24-17. With this game, the Bears finished the season 1-4-1 at home, while the Cardinals finished 1-5-0 on the road for the 1953 season.
The Cardinals finished the season with a record of 1-10-1, the worst record in the league for the 1953 season. The Bears finished the regular season with a record of 3-8-1.
Chicago Cardinals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 288 | 174 | 114 | 3 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Joe Stydahar Line Coach: Ernie Jorge Ends Coach: Dick Gallagher
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 398 | 324 | 74 | 2 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: George Halas Defensive Assistant Coach: Clark Shaughnessy Line Coach: Phil Handler Assistant Coach: Paddy Driscoll, Luke Johnsos, Bulldog Turner