If you started watching FC in the 50s or 60s it has to be Arthur Keegan.

... 70s or 80s ... Gary Kemble

... 90s or 00s ... Steve Prescott

Colin Hutton, George Robinson, Paul Woods, Richard Gay and Shaun Briscoe also worthy of a mention.

some excellent stuff on here so far. i'll let it run for another day or so then put forward the 5 candidates from the most popular choices on here. then there can be a short argument over this list, if you feel i've missed yours out - but this is where you need to really put your case forward strongly. once this is done the voting will go on a separate thread, so everyone notices it

I saw Keegan play but was too young to really appreciate him. Kemble is the best I've seen and remember clearly. For sheer entertainment value, though he wasn't the best ever, nobody can compare with Paul Woods - there was always something happening when he was around.

Full back has to be one of the strongest positions for Hull throughout their history, or at least going back as far as I remember, though not all of them were representative players they tended to be above average and amongst the best players in the side.

Bit of a request here. This is great idea and something that will run well throughout the year can you though eventually feature the best goal kicker category please.

i think sammy loyd fits the bill there.it was said he got threpence for extra for every goal he kicked.do`nt know if that was true or not.

I was thinking Him or John Maloney! Sorry to go off topic!

Always remember John Gallagher and that great try he set up for us against Leeds in the Premiership Semi in 1991.

For me it has to be Kemble of the players I have actually seen play. Not a single player has ever got any where near him since.
I started watching in 76 and George Robinson was my first hero. Some years later I actually played against him and was over the moon to be on the same pitch as him. (how many "stars" will be playing amateur rugby in the future after a pro career)

For those who dismiss these kinds of threads I say the following.
Younger supporters reading about Keegan, Oliver, Kemble and seeing them nominated might actually feel inspired to read about them and actually learn about our history. Thats what this year is all about. However they learn about those players can only be good. So a thread where we all put our thoughts down is great and serves a great purpose.
Equally with at least one particular site I know having a vast archive of games going back decades, people might actually want to look these players up and see for themselves.

They are though pointless when it comes to votes as we will only vote for the star of our generation. So much so I wouldn't be surprised to see Motu getting more votes than Keegan or Oliver

The Nolans

Steve Feather

Chico

yes of course - we will do that after selecting the main team - might also do a top tackler and hardman as well if there is interest, as well as top coach/manager

Sums it up well for me.

the 5 preliminary nominees will be posted on here tomorrow evening after the games

Motu Tony .

Kemble gets my vote .

Motu tony?

Wooden-faced Woodsy stilled my 10 year-old beating heart most times. Reliably unpredictably reassuring, I recognised that even then during my very first games. Loved him.

But it has to be Kemble from the players I've seen.

And no mention for Shaun sexy-legs Briscoe? Briscoe the Brave and true.

Kemble for me