HighwayPatrolLT Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 While all of us are upset of our latest Hall of Fame snub of Art Monk, please lets not forget probably an even bigger injustice, the total disregard of former defensive Captain Chris "the Hangman" Hanburger # 55.... 4 x All-Pro, 9 x Pro Bowler, 1972 NFC Defensive player of the year. 1970's Football Digest OLB'er of the seventies ( with jack Ham) 19 career interceptions 5 TD's and who knows how many sacks, foreced fumbles, and takeaways, because believe it or not, George Allen never kept records of those statistics beyond the week following the game...so we will never know...but John Madden says Hanburger was the best he ever saw....His clothelines tackles were feared through the league...." they said he never made a tackle below the jawline"..... He called all of George Allens complex defenses from the field.....and at one point knew over 250 audibles..... Ive read articles from 2 - 3 writers on the selection committee who all say they would support his selection, but they say there are two things other voters hold against him....number ONE that he played on some bad Redskins teams ( pre- George Allen) and Number TWO : he was EXTREMELY MEDIA UNFRIENDLY when he played. So there it is in the nutshell, if your teams win Super Bowls, your in the Hall of Fame, and if you suck up to theses sports writers that never played a DOWN of football in their lives, they will vote for you when your done...but if you dont, they pass it along like kindergarden children for decades and make certain the new writers will remember and prevent your selection. Its a joke, the NFL Hall of Fame selection process and committee is a joke, and it always will be. Chris Hanburger is a Hall of Famer, and his credentials are better than more than 3/4 of the Linebackers who are in the Hall of Fame, which includes the last two enshrined...Dave Wilcox, and Harry Carson.... I know we are all pissed off about Art Monk, BUT let us not forget Chris Hanburger.... a slight just as grotesque! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozmikbuffalo Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I've been talking about Chris's snub along with many other deserving Skins in our Activist Thread . Check it out if you want to do something Bro'. Coz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Hogg Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 #55 was my boyhood idol he was a monster on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighwayPatrolLT Posted February 5, 2007 Author Share Posted February 5, 2007 Chris was awesome.... 6'2 218, but he looked more like 235 lbs.....he was all muscle, big legs, big calves, extremely quick, and those forearms were like bowling pins..... I used to love to watch him crush running backs, and then just walk back to the huddle.....like it was no big deal..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighwayPatrolLT Posted February 5, 2007 Author Share Posted February 5, 2007 I would LOVE to embark on anything as a group of loyal Redskins fans to get Art, and Chris into the Hall of Fame ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighwayPatrolLT Posted February 5, 2007 Author Share Posted February 5, 2007 Heres another photo I feel sums up Chris Hanburger, how many times he nailed a premiere RB behind the line of scrimmage ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972FAN Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 He was a great guy in person too, he lived in my neighborhood growing up (if that tells ya how little they made back than) I must of been 11 years old, I remember going over his house asking for a autograph. obviously scared to death, he had this tough, serious look on his face. He didn't turn me and my friends down. I remember seeing him at Safeway all the time he was pretty big guy for NFL linebacker back in the mid 70's. Think he owned a couple car dealerships, I remember my dad always runnning into alot of retired skins at the dealerships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_Native,NC_Fan Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Speaking of Chris Hanburger, my buddy is starting his new job tomorrow (in Raleigh) and mentioned his new boss's name was Chris Hanburger. I made him ask if he was related and sure enough it's his son. I'm gonna give it a few weeks before I try and get a card autographed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighwayPatrolLT Posted February 5, 2007 Author Share Posted February 5, 2007 Cardinal Rule in the NFC back in the Seventies....Do NOT try to RUN on the Defensive right side of the Washington Redskins...... the picture illustrates why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedBNG Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Ive read articles from 2 - 3 writers on the selection committee who all say they would support his selection, but they say there are two things other voters hold against him....number ONE that he played on some bad Redskins teams ( pre- George Allen) and Number TWO : he was EXTREMELY MEDIA UNFRIENDLY when he played. Big deal! Newly inducted Charlie Sanders also played on some bad Detroit Lions teams ('68-'77)... 1 playoff... and they lost. It's funny that these ahole voters say that it's ON THE FIELD that matters, and NOT off the field. Would not talking with the media be off the field? Hypocrites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighwayPatrolLT Posted February 5, 2007 Author Share Posted February 5, 2007 I agree, its ridiculous, and too hold that against someone for almost 30 years is sick..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedBNG Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I agree, its ridiculous, and too hold that against someone for almost 30 years is sick..... These jerks are not fans of the game. They're lunatics absorbed with their own self importance. Sick is right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozmikbuffalo Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Speaking of Chris Hanburger, my buddy is starting his new job tomorrow (in Raleigh) and mentioned his new boss's name was Chris Hanburger. I made him ask if he was related and sure enough it's his son. I'm gonna give it a few weeks before I try and get a card autographed. Hey Bro' that's great !!! Do you think that you could let them both know about our effort that started yesterday to protest the HOF snub of Monk and all the other deserving players from the Skins Roster and throughout the league . If you are interested in being part of this historical opportunity come check out our Activist Thread in the Stadium . It's my thread and TMK9973 is the originator of the idea we are both pushing . So far there is a lot of interest and I am waiting on a response from the PR dept. of the Redskins to go ahead with this and perhaps participate . Coz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighwayPatrolLT Posted February 5, 2007 Author Share Posted February 5, 2007 Im in, but I would only get involved if Chris Hanburger 's selection was equally emphasized Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ax Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/selectionprocess.jsp Any fan may nominate any qualified person who has been connected with pro football in any capacity simply by writing to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Pro Football Hall of Fame 2121 George Halas Drive NW Canton, Ohio 44708 It costs less than 42 cents. Enter as often as you like. Of course, it would have more impact if we could get as many people as possible to mail one at the same time, on numerous occassions. I would suggest separate letters for each individual nominated. Also, I would think for guys like Chris Hanburger the letter should be marked, Attn: Veterans Committee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkabong82 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/selectionprocess.jspPro Football Hall of Fame 2121 George Halas Drive NW Canton, Ohio 44708 It costs less than 42 cents. Enter as often as you like. Of course, it would have more impact if we could get as many people as possible to mail one at the same time, on numerous occassions. I would suggest separate letters for each individual nominated. Also, I would think for guys like Chris Hanburger the letter should be marked, Attn: Veterans Committee Holy crap! That's the first time I've seen the complete list of voters, and no wonder we can't get anybody in. David Elfin is the representative for Washington? What the ****? Effin is a moron and the Washington Times is not very favorable of the Skins. This is like having a deaf man try and tell you which music style is the best. It's all just one big circus act, and the feces-flinging monkies are in control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Good thread and nice pic. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Good thread. We do get a bit obsessed with Monk at times. The Redskins who should be in but aren't are: Chris Hanburger Dave Butz Art Monk Russ Grimm Joe Jacoby It really isn't all that arguable either. Butz in particular has an amazing lack of silence about his career. That guy played at a very high level for over a decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridironmike Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I've yelled loud and long about Hanburger as well as Monk. Here is the biggest mystery to me. Why does a marketing-savvy owner like Dan Snyder not jump on the opportunity to build a Redskins Hall of Fame? The deserving misfits from Canton's Hall would get the recognition they deserve and Snyder could make a few extra $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan81 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 He should be in as well, but at this point I think he has to get in via Senior Committee Selection. Any Hog that gets in will probably have to go that route as well. The voters obviously have more on their minds then the play or the players contribution to the game or history of the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBChamps172226 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 He was one of my favorites and he deserves to be in the Hall. As many others have said in reference to Monk and Hanburger - There should not even be a Hall if these two great players are not in it. Please post more pictures if you can find them. - Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Section106 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Chris deserves to be in the Hall. He played with my uncle for the Hampton Crabbers at Hampton High School. I meet him some years ago and he was a very funny and personable fellow. He had some great stories. He was living in Alabama and owned some car dealerships, IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyburd Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Love CH, he was awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaganaut Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I remember when I was in third grade when Chris Hanburger came to speak at a big assembly at Congressional School in Falls Church. The audience was asked for questions and I put my hand up in the air. They called on me and I asked him "what was your best year with the Redskins?" His reply was something like "this year... I've only been here one year (laughter.) My memory could be serving me wrong, but I think that was his answer. It was exciting for me and my first time in front of a crowd. He was very gracious and classy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCnDaHouse Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Redman wrote: "The Redskins who should be in but aren't are: Chris Hanburger Dave Butz Art Monk Russ Grimm Joe Jacoby" Pat Fischer was a fierce competitor at CB. Ken Houston made one of the greatest plays ever on defense against Walt Garrison. What about Dexter Manley, he was a force at DE, heck if Irvin can make it with his checkered past Manley should be a cinch. Don't forget Gary Clark too. There are a ton of guys who should be in there before Thurman Thomas. MC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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