johndevivi Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 DONT KNOW IF ANYONE HAS DONE THIS BUT ART GOT SCREWED AGAIN. Monk Falls Short In Hall of Fame Vote 01/31/2004 By Gary Fitzgerald Redskins.com Redskins great Art Monk fell short of the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the fourth year in a row on Saturday. The former Redskins wide receiver from 1980-93 did not receive 80 percent approval from the Board of Electors, a group of sports journalists from NFL cities around the country. “Art Monk belongs in the Hall of Fame,” Redskins owner Daniel M. Snyder said. “His teammates know it, those he played against know it, his coaches know it and all Redskins fans know it. There is no acceptable explanation for why he has been denied the honor he deserves.” Monk was one of 15 finalists considered for the Hall of Fame. He was eliminated in the first round of voting that cut the list of finalists to 10. The board voted Saturday morning during the annual meeting held in Houston. In the end, the board elected to the Hall of Fame four players: Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway, Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Carl Eller and Philadelphia Eagles-Los Angeles Rams-Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Bob Brown. For complete coverage of the 2004 Hall of Fame class and the enshrinement process, visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame web site. The Redskins have 21 former players, coaches and team officials in the Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. The most recent inductee was former head coach George Allen, who was inducted in 2002. The most recent player to be inducted was former safety Paul Krause, who was elected in 1998. Current Redskins head coach Joe Gibbs was inducted in 1996. Below is the thumbnail profile of Monk from the Pro Football Hall of Fame web site: ART MONK Wide Receiver 6-3, 210 NFL career: 1980-93, Washington Redskins 1994 New York Jets 1995 Philadelphia Eagles 16 seasons, 224 games Notes: Redskins first-round pick (18th player overall) in the 1980 NFL Draft. Prototype for today's bigger, stronger receivers. Caught 58 passes as a rookie and was unanimous All-Rookie choice. Had 50 or more receptions in a season nine times. Gained 1,000 or more receiving yards in a season five times. Set then-NFL records for catches in a season (106), most consecutive games with at least one reception (164), and career receptions (820). Finished career with 940 catches. Finest season in 1984, catching eight or more passes in six games, five games of 100-plus receiving yards, and in one game caught 10 passes for 200 yards. Named Redskins 1984 MVP. First Redskin to produce three consecutive 1,000 receiving yard seasons. A three-time Pro Bowl selection, was an All-Pro choice in 1984 and 1985, First- or second-team All-NFC three times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndevivi Posted January 31, 2004 Author Share Posted January 31, 2004 This man got screwed twice, come on this man deserves the Hall of Fame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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