| Year: | 1953 |
| Team: | Toledo Rockets |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Mid-American Conference |
| Short Conf: | MAC |
| Record: | 3–6 |
| Conf Record: | 2–3 |
| Head Coach: | Claire Dunn |
| Hc Year: | 3rd |
| Stadium: | Glass Bowl |
The 1953 Toledo Rockets football team was an American football team that represented Toledo University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1953 college football season. In their third and final season under head coach Claire Dunn, the Rockets compiled a 3–6 record (2–3 against MAC opponents), finished in fourth place in the MAC, and were outscored by their opponents by a combined total of 305 to 113.[1] [2]
The team's statistical leaders included Dave Andrzejewski with 403 passing yards, Mel Triplett with 479 rushing yards, and Rick Kaser with 189 receiving yards.[3]
The following Rockets were selected in the 1954 NFL draft following the season.[4]
| 6 | 72 | Asa Jenkins | Back | Cleveland Browns | |
| 17 | 205 | Richard Kaser | Back | Detroit Lions |