On Wednesday morning, AFL Hall of Famer Bobby Skilton was elevated to the Australian Sports Hall of Fame under 'Legend' status.
Skilton was inducted into the Australian Hall of Fame after his magnificent career from 1956 to 1971 was recognised as one of the best careers in VFL/AFL history.
Skilton had three Brownlows to his name, occurring in 1959, 1963, and 1968. With three Charlies, He joins Haydn Bunton Snr, Dick Reynolds, and Ian Stewart for tying the record for the most Brownlows.
He played 237 South Melbourne games totalling 412 goals kicked during his career. He was also captain of the side from 1961 to 1971.
Skilton also equalled a record alongside Fitzoy's Kevin Murray, winning nine club best and fairest awards earning him the title of Sydney's best and fairest award; the Bob Skilton Medal. With this impressive resume, he was also recognised in the AFL team of the century as the first rover to be selected for the team.
In 2018, He was also awarded the Order of Australia medal on the Queen's Birthday for his service to the AFL.
Outgoing AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan offered his congratulations to Skilton for the new honour he has earned, thanking him for his contributions to the league.
"The AFL congratulates Bob Skilton on his elevation to Legend status in the Hall of Fame for Sport Australia," McLachlan said as part of a media release.
"As just the fourth player in our game's history to be recognised with Legend status, Bob is among the greatest small men to have played footy.
"His incredible list of honours - three Brownlow Medals and nine best and fairest with South Melbourne - speak to his skills and brilliance, but Bobby has also been a lifetime ambassador for the game.
"He has been the bridge to the growth of the Swans in Sydney and the inspiration for so many thousands who love our game and cherish the Red and White.
"We congratulate Bobby and his family and thank him for everything he's given our game, South Melbourne and the Sydney Swans."
Skilton joins Ron Barassi, Leigh Matthews, and E.J. 'Ted' Whitten as the only AFL members to be in the Australian Sports Hall of Fame.