1953 Cleveland Browns

The 1953 Cleveland Browns season was the team's fourth season with the National Football League. Their start of 11-0-0 before losing their last game was the closest to a true perfect season in the NFL until the 1972 Miami Dolphins, but after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in their last game and missing a perfect regular season, the Browns were beaten in the NFL Championship Game by the Detroit Lions

NFL Championship Game
Scoring
 * DET – Walker 1 yard run (Walker Kick)
 * CLE – FG Groza 13 yard
 * DET – FG Walker 23 yard
 * CLE – Jagade 9 yard run (Groza kick)
 * CLE – FG Groza 15 yard
 * CLE – FG Groza 43 yard
 * DET – Doran 33 yard pass from Layne (Walker kick)

Awards and records

 * Otto Graham, NFL MVP