The 1963 All-East football team refers to the honorary selections of the best American football players at each position from colleges and universities in the Eastern United States for the 1963 NCAA University Division football season. These teams were selected by various media organizations and coaching associations, most notably the Associated Press (AP) and United Press International (UPI).
Selections typically included players from independent programs such as Penn State, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Boston College, Holy Cross, and Army, as well as members of the Ivy League (though Ivy League players were often recognized on separate All-Ivy teams). The All-East designation was a significant regional honor during an era when national polls and bowl games held less sway over postseason recognition than in later decades.
Specific rosters varied by selector. For example, the 1963 AP All-East team featured players such as Syracuse running back Floyd Little (a sophomore at the time) and Penn State defensive tackle Bob Mitinger. The UPI team often differed slightly in its choices.
As the selections were made by multiple independent bodies, there is no single "official" 1963 All-East football team. Records of the specific first-team and second-team honorees are maintained in the archives of the respective selecting organizations (AP, UPI) and the media guides of the individual institutions represented.
