Washington Redskins players Art Monk and Darrell Green were inducted into the 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 2nd, the day they were officially recognized as among the best to ever play their positions.
Wide receiver Art Monk, standing over 6’ and more than 200 lbs., joined the Washington Redskins in 1980. As a rookie, he was already setting records with 58 receptions. Because of his combination of size and speed, he created a mismatch with opposing players. This caused tactical problems for opposing teams’ defensive coordinators for years. Monk played in three of the five Super Bowls the Skins have appeared in; winning years were 1983, 1988, and 1992. In addition to the Washington Redskins, Art Monk went on to play with the New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles. He finished his career in 1995 having played 224 games with 940 receptions and 68 touchdowns.
In this era of free agency, it is rare that a player stays with one team for their entire career. Meet Darrell Green, former cornerback for the Washington Redskins. Green was a first round draft pick in 1983, and retired at the end of the 2002 season. At 42 years of age, Darrell Green still maintained his speed and coordination. Green scored in his first game as a rookie on a punt return, and was a starter for the remainder of the season. During his 20-year career, he intercepted the ball at least once a year for 19 years. In his career, Darrell Green returned interceptions for touchdowns six times. Green played in the Super Bowl in 1988 and 1992.
