1953 Purdue Boilermakers football team

1950
In the battle for the Old Oaken Bucket, Purdue defeated Indiana for the third consecutive season.

1952
Future NFL quarterback Dale Samuels led the Boilermakers to a share of the Big Ten title. All-American End Bernie Flowers led the Boilers in receiving (43 receptions, 603 yds) and scoring (42 points).

1955
Future Super Bowl MVP Len Dawson was the starting quarterback for the Boilermakers. This was the last season in the 'Stuart Holcomb'-era at Purdue University. Future College Hall of Fame Coach Jack Mollenkopf was named the new Head Coach; Mollenkopf had been an assistant on the Purdue staff since 1947.

1956
Future New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner was a backfield coach for the Boilermakers. Future Super Bowl MVP Len Dawson was the starting quarterback for the Boilermakers.

1957
Future long-time Eastern Illinois Head Coach Bob Spoo split the starting quarterback duties for the Boilermakers; Ross Fichtner also spent part of the season as the starting quarterback.

1958
Future long-time Eastern Illinois Head Coach Bob Spoo split the starting quarterback duties for the Boilermakers; Ross Fichtner also spent part of the season as the starting quarterback.