Held in a sold-out Victory Lounge, Gareth Evans, Kit Symons, Kal Naismith, Richie Reynolds, Mark Chamberlain, Tommy Youlden and Danny Rose all returned to the club they represented with such distinction.
With Ian Darke hosting the event and £2,500 raised to be shared between Pompey In The Community and the Pompey History Society, it proved to be a highly-successful evening.
And here are 33 photographs from the night taken by legendary News photographer Steve Reid.
29. Gareth Evans is welcomed onto the stage by Ian Darke
Gareth Evans at the Played Up Pompey Four book launch in Fratton Park's Victory Lounge on Friday night. Picture: Steve Reid Photo: Steve Reid
30. Tommy Youlden answers fans' questions
Tommy Youlden at the Played Up Pompey Four book launch in Fratton Park's Victory Lounge on Friday night. Picture: Steve Reid Photo: Steve Reid
31. The audience watch Gareth Evans, Kal Naismith and Danny Rose on the stage
The Played Up Pompey Four book launch in Fratton Park's Victory Lounge on Friday night. Picture: Steve Reid Photo: Steve Reid
32. Gareth Evans signs Sam Ford's book
The Played Up Pompey Four book launch in Fratton Park's Victory Lounge on Friday night. Picture: Steve Reid Photo: Steve Reid