The Collingwood Football Club Hall of Fame was established in 2004, honouring the greats of the club. The inaugural 18 inductees were announced on the evening of April 3, 2004, hours after the Magpies had defeated the Western Bulldogs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The players span the eras, from the early heroes Bill Proudfoot and Charlie Pannam snr to Anthony Rocca, who hung up his boots in 2009. "At the time Ed told me I was going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, I was speechless.  I couldn't believe they held me in that regard.  To be inducted into this team alongside such great players is something I will hold in my heart forever," - Anthony Rocca (2013 Season Launch).