1953 National Baseball Congress World Series

The 1953 National Baseball Congress World Series was won by the Fort Leonard Wood Hilltoppers. They beat the Boeing Bombers 7-1 in the title game to win the NBC championship for the first (and only) time. The Hilltoppers, who lost last years' final, went unbeaten at the Wichita, KS tournament. They were the first team from Missouri to win the championship.

Ft. Leonard Wood second baseman Bob McKee, a Chicago Cubs minor leaguer, was named MVP. He was doing his military service at the Missouri base.

NBC World Series Final

Fort Leonard Wood Hilltoppers 7-1 Boeing Bombers

Final Top 10 Teams

• 1. Fort Leonard Wood Hilltoppers
• 2. Boeing Bombers
• 3. Fort Myer Colonials
• 4. Fort Wayne American Vans
• 5. San Diego Marines
• 6. San Diego Navy Skyraiders
• 7. Springfield Westinghouse Electrics (MA)
• 8. Monsanto Chemicals Maulers (TN)
• 9. Springfield Generals (MO)
• 10.Peoria Le Tourneau-Westinghouse (IL)