Art Monk's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Art Monk.
Art Monk is a retired American professional football player widely regarded as one of the NFL's greatest wide receivers. He played for the Washington Redskins, New York Jets, and Philadelphia Eagles during his career. Monk was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008, solidifying his legacy as an exceptional athlete and a key player in NFL history.
1984: Set NFL Reception Record
In 1984, Art Monk caught a then-NFL record 106 receptions for 1,372 yards and earned team MVP honors and his first Pro Bowl selection.
1984: 106 Receptions in a season
In 1984, Art Monk set a record for most receptions in a season with 106.
1984: All-Pro and All-NFC choice
In 1984, Art Monk was an All-Pro and All-NFC choice and selected to play in the Pro Bowl.
1985: All-Pro and All-NFC choice
In 1985, Art Monk was an All-Pro and All-NFC choice and selected to play in the Pro Bowl.
1986: Second-team All-NFC
In 1986, Art Monk was named second-team All-NFC and selected to play in the Pro Bowl.
1989: Part of "The Posse"
In 1989, Art Monk was part of the wide receiver trio "The Posse" (with Gary Clark and Ricky Sanders) who achieved over 1,000 yards each in the same season, a first in NFL history.
October 12, 1992: Career Receptions Record
On October 12, 1992, Art Monk caught his 820th pass in a Monday Night game against Denver, setting the record for career receptions.
1993: NFL's active leader in career yards
With the retirement of James Lofton in 1993, Art Monk was the NFL's active leader in career yards.
1994: NFL's active leader in career yards
In 1994, Jerry Rice passed Art Monk, who was the NFL's active leader in career yards for two weeks.
1995: Career Receptions record overtaken
In the final week of his last season, 1995, Jerry Rice overtook Art Monk's record for career receptions.
August 2, 2008: Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction
On August 2, 2008, Art Monk, along with Darrell Green, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
2008: Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame
In 2008, Art Monk was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
2012: Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame
In 2012, Art Monk was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
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