The Serie B 1952–53 was the twenty-first tournament of this competition played in Italy since its creation.
Teams Cagliari had been promoted from Serie C, while Lucchese, Padova and Legnano had been relegated from Serie A.
Events Relegations were reduced to two teams.
Final classification
Results
Promotion tie-breaker Played in Florence on July 28
Legnano promoted to Serie A.
See also Bruno Ruzza
References and sources Almanacco Illustrato del Calcio - La Storia 1898-2004, Panini Edizioni, Modena, September 2005