In recent years that lineage has continued, with a roster of players starting their careers in south London before thriving at the club and elsewhere.
In fact, since 2004, the Academy has produced 42 players to compete competitively in its first-team, with goalkeeper Joe Whitworth being the most recent.
Among those 42 are names like John Bostock, Victor Moses and Jonny Williams, as well as current Palace men Nathaniel Clyne, Tyrick Mitchell and Tayo Adaramola.