He’s one of North Melbourne’s most revered figures and a premiership hero, but no one has heard much from Phil Baker in recent times – until now.

North’s historian, Greg Ryan, traveled to the ‘Snake’s’ hometown of Albury to catch up with the club legend and during the visit, he snapped a rare photo of the former high-flying full forward.

Most famous for his 1978 mark of the year contender in the Grand Final against Hawthorn, Baker snagged 15 goals in three grand finals, including two bags of six.

His stunning performances in the big games, Baker earned a reputation for being a finals’ specialist.

Baker was also immortalised in the book, The Coach by John Powers who was given unprecedented access during Ron Barassi’s 1977 premiership winning year. On a whiteboard before the grand final replay against Collingwood, Barassi had written the instructions, “Straight down the guts when we can - long bombs to Snake”.

Baker started his career at North in 1971 and was transferred to Geelong just five games into the 1975 season. He returned in 1977 and played a major role in the club’s second premiership kicking six of the club's nine goals against Collingwood, and another three in the Grand Final Replay the following week.

As part of the club’s 150 year celebrations, North has compiled its most iconic images, including Baker’s incredible 1978 mark. Those featured in the montage, have signed a series of special jumpers, to be auctioned at a commemorative event in August.