The 1953 New York Giants season was the franchise's 29th season in the National Football League. The Giants were looking to improve on their 7-5 record from the previous season. However, the Giants hit rock bottom in 1953, losing their first 3 games of the season on their way to a disappointing 3-9 record and in 5th place in their division. The season included a 62-14 loss to the Cleveland Browns, the 62 points being the most points surrendered in franchise history at the time, until it was surpassed by the 1966 team that gave up 72 points to Washington in the highest scoring game in NFL history. Steve Owen was fired at the end of the season. After the firing of Owen, rumors emerged that legendary coach Vince Lombardi was a candidate to replace him as the next head coach. However, the Gian