The 1953 Denver Pioneers football team was an American football team that represented the University of Denver as a member of the Skyline Conference during the 1953 college football season. In their first season under head coach Bob Blackman, the Pioneers compiled a 3–5–2 record (1–5–1 against conference opponents), tied for last place in the Skyline, and were outscored by a total of 195 to 159.[1]
^"1953 Denver Pioneers Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
^"Denver U, Trounces Drake, 33-14". Fort Collins Coloradoan. September 27, 1953. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
^"Colorado Aggies Trim Denver U. Pioneers". The Daily Sentinel. October 4, 1953. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
^Jack Bacon (October 11, 1953). "MSU Scores First Skyline Victory, 22-13". The Inter Lake. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.
^Jack Schroeder (October 18, 1953). "Lethargic Utes Win, 40-6, on Last Half Spurt". The Salt Lake Tribune. p. B7 – via Newspapers.com.
^Jack Schroeder (October 24, 1953). "D.U. Upsets Favored Provo Club". The Salt Lake Tribune. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
^J.D. Kailer (November 1, 1953). "Lobos Survive Denver Rally to Win, 20-18". Albuquerque Journal. p. 25 – via Newspapers.com.
^Pete Lightner (November 8, 1953). "Shockers Strike Back in Second Half To Notch 12-12 stalemate with Denver". The Wichita Eagle. p. 6B – via Newspapers.com.
^"Utah State Overpowers Denver, 21-12: Farmers Rack Up Fifth Skyline Eight Victory". The Salt Lake Tribune. November 15, 1953. p. 2S – via Newspapers.com.
^"Pokes End Season with Tie at Denver, 13-13". Casper Star-Tribune. November 27, 1953. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.