Cork and Tipperary renewed their rivalry in 1953, when a record crowd of over 38,000 saw them contest the final of the league. Paddy Barry and Jimmy Lynam gave Cork a comfortable lead after scoring two goals as Tipperary missed several scoring chances. Paddy Kennedy responded with two goals at the end to narrow Cork's margin of victory to 2-10 to 2-7. The victory gave Lyons a National Hurling League medal. Having already met in the league decider, Cork and Tipperary qualified to meet in the Munster final as well. Christy Ring was, once again, the star player for Cork. He had the sliotar in the Tipperary net from a 25-yards free after just a minute of play before adding eight further points, while also making a remarkable goal-line save to secure a 3-10 to 1-11 victory. It was a third Munster medal for Lyons. On 7 September 1953, Cork faced Galway in the All-Ireland final. After a slow start, which allowed Galway take an early lead, Cork regrouped and were 2-1 to 0-3 ahead at half time after goals from Josie Hartnett and Christy Ring. Galway remained close to Cork throughout the second half, however, a third goal from Tom O'Sullivan put the result beyond doubt and secured a 3-3 to 0-8 victory for Cork. It was a third All-Ireland medal for Lyons.