Washington's all-time leading receiver — one of the NFL's most prolific and underappreciated receivers.
Art Monk was born in White Plains, New York in 1957. Washington selected him 18th overall in 1980. He set the then-NFL record for single-season receptions in 1984 with 106. He won three Super Bowls with Washington. His 940 career receptions placed him second on the all-time list when he retired. He was notoriously quiet and reserved — the opposite of the era's flashier receivers. He waited eight years for Hall of Fame induction — a controversial delay many attributed to his low media profile.
Best Known For
Super Bowl 3x (XVII,XXII,XXVI)
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- Super Bowl 3x (XVII,XXII,XXVI)
- Pro Bowl 3x
- Hall of Fame 2008
Career Journey
Timeline
1957
👶 Born in White Plains, New York
1995
🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ Washington Redskins
🏆 Super Bowl 3x (XVII,XXII,XXVI)
🏆 Pro Bowl 3x
🏆 Hall of Fame 2008