1963 Hawthorn Football Club season

The 1963 season was the Hawthorn Football Club's 39th season in the Victorian Football League and 62nd. This was the second time Hawthorn were the minor premiers. Hawthorn qualified for their second Grand Final appearance, however they suffered their first Grand Final defeat losing to Geelong 60–109. Following the defeat John Kennedy Sr. stepped down as coach.

Hawthorn Football Club
1963 season
PresidentDr. A.S. Ferguson
CoachJohn Kennedy, Sr.
Captain(s)Graham Arthur
Home groundGlenferrie Oval
VFL season13–4–1 (1st)
Finals seriesGrand Final
(lost to Geelong 60–109)
Best and fairestIan Law
Leading goalkickerJohn Peck (75)
Highest home attendance91,471 (Semi-final vs. Geelong)
Lowest home attendance10,500 (Round 12 vs. Fitzroy)
Average home attendance33,601
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