- 5× Robert Reynolds Trophy: (1959, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1967)
- Renamed "John Nicholls Medal" in 2004
- Carlton captain: (1963, 1968–1974)
- Carlton Best First Year Player, 1957
- All-Australian: (1966, 1969)
- Australian Football Hall of Fame, inaugural Legend 1996
- AFL Team of the Century
- Carlton Team of the Century, ruck
- Simpson Medal 1968 (Best player, VIC v WA in Perth)
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