ST KILDA has marked one of the most significant moments in the club’s history with a large scale photo of Nicky Winmar’s famous jumper lift now sitting in the club’s foyer.

Winmar famously lifted his jumper and pointed to his skin as an act of defiance against racist abuse from Collingwood supporters in a match in 1993.

The image was captured by award-winning photographer Wayne Ludbey and went on to be recognised as one of the most significant moments in the history of race relations in Australian sport.

Winmar, who now lives in Western Australia, visited Linen House Centre for the first time to unveil the photo with club chief executive Michael Nettlefold and president Greg Westaway.

Winmar spoke in detail of his great love for the Saints and passion for indigenous affairs, having detailed his own journey from Pingelly, a township of no more than 500 people located 120km south of Perth.

He became one of the greatest players to play the game and is regarded as an all-time great of the St Kilda football club and the indigenous community.

Tuesday’s visit was the first time Winmar had visited the club’s base since its move to Seaford at the start of 2011.