1963 NFL season

The 1963 NFL season was the 44th league year, marked by the emergence of the Chicago Bears under coach George Halas and star players like Gale Sayers, who debuted this year. It featured 14 teams competing in a regular season that determined playoff spots. The Cleveland Browns and Green Bay Packers finished as top teams, with the Packers winning the championship after defeating the New York Giants 14-7 in the NFL Championship Game. This season was notable for strong defense, rising star talent, and setting the stage for future growth of the league, which was still competing with the AFL for popularity.