1963 Hawthorn Football Club season
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| 1963 season | |
|---|---|
| President | Dr. A.S. Ferguson |
| Coach | John Kennedy, Sr. |
| Captain | Graham Arthur |
| Home ground | Glenferrie Oval |
| VFL season | 13–4–1 (1st) |
| Finals series | Grand Final (lost to Geelong 60–109) |
| Best and fairest | Ian Law |
| Leading goalkicker | John Peck (75) |
| Highest home attendance | 91,471 (Semi-final vs. Geelong) |
| Lowest home attendance | 10,500 (Round 12 vs. Fitzroy) |
| Average home attendance | 33,601 |
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.
