| Year: | 1953 |
| Team: | Tulsa Golden Hurricane |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Short Conf: | MVC |
| Record: | 3–7 |
| Conf Record: | 1–3 |
| Head Coach: | Bernie Witucki |
| Hc Year: | 1st |
| Stadium: | Skelly Field |
The 1953 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team represented the University of Tulsa during the 1953 college football season. In their first year under head coach Bernie Witucki, the Golden Hurricane compiled a 3–7 record, 1–3 against Missouri Valley Conference opponents, and finished in last place in the conference.[1]
See main article: 1954 NFL draft. The following Golden Hurriane players were selected in the National Football League Draft following the season.[3] [4]
| 3 | 31 | Tom Miner | Kicker | Pittsburgh Steelers | |
| 6 | 73 | Dick Kercher | Halfback | Detroit Lions | |
| 9 | 107 | Ted Connolly | Guard | San Francisco 49ers | |
| 10 | 117 | Ed Hughes | Defensive back | Los Angeles Rams |