Claim: The winner of the 1953 Memorial Cup, a best of seven series held at Shea's Amphitheatre in Winnipeg, Menitoba and the Wheat City Arena in Brandon, Manitoba, was Barrie (claiming their 2nd Memorial Cup), beating Winnipeg four games to one.
Evidence: In a best-of-seven series, held at Shea's Amphitheatre in Winnipeg, Manitoba and the Wheat City Arena in Brandon, Manitoba, Barrie won their 2nd Memorial Cup, defeating Winnipeg 4 games to 1.