Art Monk

American football wide receiver, Hall of Famer

Art Monk - American football wide receiver, Hall of Famer
Born

December 5th, 1957
67 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a wide receiver in the National Football League, primarily with the Washington Redskins. Instrumental in the team's three Super Bowl victories. Accumulated over 900 receptions during a career spanning 16 seasons. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008, recognized for exceptional contributions to the sport and enduring legacy.

Won three Super Bowl championships with the Washington Redskins

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008

Accumulated over 900 career receptions

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