Gerard Houllier signed Heskey for a club-record fee from Leicester City in March 2000 and he went on to form a lethal partnership with Michael Owen.
The England forward opened his account for the Reds within weeks of his arrival, during a 3-0 win over Coventry City at Highfield Road.
To celebrate the anniversary, enjoy a look back at 10 of our favourite Heskey goals…
Derby County – October 15, 2000
Heskey claimed his first hat-trick in senior football in this 4-0 win at Pride Park, with his second of the game particularly magnificent.