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Art Monk

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Position: WR
Date of Birth: December 5, 1957
Height / Weight: 6'3" / 210 lbs
First Team: WAS (1980)
Last Team: PHI (1995)

Receiving Stats (WR / TE)

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Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Art Monk: NFL Career Overview

Date of Birth: December 5, 1957
Position: Wide Receiver (WR)

Career Timeline

  • Washington Redskins (1980-1993)
    • Drafted in the first round (18th overall) of the 1980 NFL Draft.
    • Played 14 seasons with the Redskins, becoming one of the franchise's all-time greats.
    • Key contributor to three Super Bowl championships (Super Bowl XVII, XXII, and XXVI).
    • Recorded over 900 receptions, becoming the first player in NFL history to achieve this milestone.
    • Named to the Pro Bowl three times (1984, 1985, 1991).
    • Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008.
  • New York Jets (1994)
    • Signed with the Jets for one season before retiring.
    • Continued to showcase his veteran leadership and skills on the field.
  • Philadelphia Eagles (1995)
    • Joined the Eagles for his final NFL season.
    • Played alongside other notable players, contributing to the team's offense.

Highlights and Accomplishments

  • First player to surpass 900 career receptions in NFL history.
  • Accrued over 12,000 receiving yards during his NFL career.
  • Member of the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team.
  • Inducted into the Washington Football Team Ring of Fame.
  • Known for his exceptional route running, hands, and ability to make clutch catches.

Legacy

Art Monk is remembered as one of the pioneers of the modern wide receiver position. His impressive statistics and contributions to his teams, particularly the Washington Redskins, have solidified his place in NFL history. Monk's induction into the Hall of Fame is a testament to his remarkable career and impact on the game.

Source: gpt-4o-mini


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