1957 Hawthorn Football Club season

The 1957 season was the Hawthorn Football Club's 33rd season in the Victorian Football League and 56th overall. This was the first time since 1923 Hawthorn qualified for finals, and the first time since joining the VFL in 1925.

Hawthorn Football Club
1957 season
PresidentDr. A.S. Ferguson
CoachJack Hale
John Kennedy Sr. (round 11)
Captain(s)John Kennedy Sr.
Home groundGlenferrie Oval
Night series1st round
VFL season11–7 (3rd)
Finals seriesPreliminary final
(lost to Melbourne 76–144)
Best and fairestAlf Hughes
Leading goalkickerTerry Ingersoll (33)
Highest home attendance69,455 (Semi-final vs. Carlton)
Lowest home attendance12,000 (Round 14 vs. North Melbourne
Average home attendance27,046
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