Hawthorn Football Club museum curator Peter Haby honoured for lifelong service to Hawks

Every inch of Peter Haby's museum is filled with Hawthorn Football Club memorabilia. Key points: Haby has served as a Hawthorn Football Club historian since 1978 His preservation of Hawthorn's history was recently recognised by the AFL He says his mother was responsible for developing his love of the Hawks There are shiny premiership cups, stuff and mounted hawks, faded leather boots and countless team photos that adorn the walls. A footy card of Hawthorn VFL player Albert "Butch" Prior kickstarted Haby's devotion to the Hawks. "In a lot of ways, Peter's been the heart and soul of the football club over many, many years," four-time premiership player John Kennedy Jr said.