A sold-out Kingston Park hosted the inaugural event in association with O2, with the current first team squad in attendance along with Falcons and Gosforth greats of yesteryear.

The early years were recognised with the induction of Farr, who in 1877 was one of the instrumental figures in the club’s foundation. He played in its first ever game, turning out for Gosforth for a number of seasons as well as attracting many new players.

J Stanley Armstrong was also inducted for his vast contribution to the club’s early years. Initially as a player, Armstrong’s involvement lasted a total of 69 years before his death, in what was part of a long family association with Gosforth.

The glory years of the 1970s were recognised with the induction of Uttley, the first player to represent England while at Gosforth, helping the club lift the John Player Cup as well as touring with the British and Irish Lions.

The professional era saw the blockbusting Tuigamala honoured, with the All Black and Samoan international still the first ever player to claim a Cup winner’s medal in both union and league, as well as helping the Falcons claim the 1997/8 Premiership title.

Director of rugby, Andrew, was also inducted after more than a decade at the helm, including his role as fly half in the Premiership title success as well as two Twickenham Cup final wins and more than 300 competitive games in charge.

His induction capped off the night’s festivities, in what was a fitting celebration of the club’s past and the people who have helped shape its future.

It was also announced on the night that plans are afoot to set up an area within the stadium, in conjunction with the Falcons Community Foundation, to celebrate the club’s past. Trophies, photographs and other memorabilia will eventually be on show to the public, and to local youngsters in the coming years.