An Arsenal and Chelsea legend has been inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame.
The late Ted Drake was nominated by his great-grandson Liam Harding and has now been honoured at the Manchester-based Hall of Fame.
Mr Harding, from Basingstoke, said: "I know he played a long time ago but multiple records of his still stand and should keep on inspiring those involved in the game.
"A place in the Hall of Fame ensures his legacy is never truly forgotten, as should be the case."
Drake began his professional career at Southampton in the early 1930s before moving to Arsenal in 1934, where he became one of the most prolific strikers of his era.
He remains Arsenal’s fifth all-time top goal scorer, having netted 139 goals in 184 matches.
Drake still holds the record for the most goals scored in a single English top-flight match - netting seven against Aston Villa on December 14, 1935.
He also remains Arsenal’s fastest player to reach 100 goals, achieving the milestone in just 108 appearances.
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His tally of 44 goals in a single season for the Gunners remains a club record.
Drake’s playing career was cut short by a back injury sustained while serving as a physical training instructor during the Second World War, but he went on to achieve success as a manager.
In 1955, he became the first player then manager to win in the English top-flight at Chelsea.
Mr Harding previously arranged a remembrance plaque for his great-grandfather at Arsenal’s old Highbury ground in February, 29 years after his death.
Drake’s ashes lie at Highbury, cementing his lasting connection to the club.
Drake’s nomination missed out by just one point last June but succeeded on a second attempt.
Mr Harding expressed his pride at seeing his great-grandfather’s achievements formally recognised.
He said: "Admittedly I was disappointed that he didn’t join the Hall of Fame first time round, but then…"
"One day out of the blue a member from the National Football Museum told me he ‘felt positive’ that he would be inducted second time round giving me a sense of pride and confidence that he would eventually be in the Hall of Fame."
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