They are almost 60 years old, but the stories from this fateful day are crystal clear in the minds of those lucky enough to have experienced them.

We're talking about the 1961 premiership of course; the inaugural flag for the brown and gold, and the one that laid the foundations for the culture of success that so many custodians of the brown and gold have reaped the benefits from over the years.

On today's episode of 'Golden Years', the team are joined by one of the heroes of the day - Morton Browne - who kicked a handy bag of three goals to help his side to victory.

Sit back and soak in some of the stories of old; the ones that have paved the way for the Hawthorn Football Club to become the powerhouse that it is today.

Rewind: Golden Years - When the Hawks won in the West