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Art Monk Biography

Art Monk is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on December 5, 1957 in White Plains, New York, United States. Former superstar NFL wide receiver. He was admitted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the year 2008. He was a three-time Pro Bowl selection and retired after accumulating 12,721 yards of receiving along with 68 touchdowns.

He was the first to win the Super Bowl playing alongside running back He won his first Super Bowl playing alongside running back John Riggins on the Washington Redskins. on the Washington Redskins.

Monk attended and played college football at Syracuse University, where he was a four-year Orangemen letter winner (1976–79). He led the team in receiving in 1977, 1978 and 1979 and still ranks in the top 10 on several school career record lists, including career receptions (sixth), all-time receiving yards (seventh) and receiving yards per game (ninth). While there, Monk was a graduate of the College of Visual and Performing Arts.

Monk was drafted in the first round of the 1980 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins. During his rookie year, he was a unanimous All-Rookie selection and had 58 receptions, which was a Redskins’ rookie record.

He hails from White Plains, New York.

NameArt Monk
First NameArt
Last NameMonk
OccupationFootball Player
BirthdayDecember 5
Birth Year1957
Place of BirthWhite Plains
Home TownNew York
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignSagittarius
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseDesire Monk
Children(s)Not Available

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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During Monk’s 14 seasons with the Redskins, the team won three Super Bowls (XVII, XXII, and XXVI) and had only three losing seasons. He was an All-Pro and All-NFC choice in 1984 and 1985 and was named second-team All-NFC in 1986. He was also selected to play in the Pro Bowl following the 1984, 1985 and 1986 seasons.

Art Monk Net Worth

Art Monk is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Art Monk's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He developed his skills on the field during his time in Syracuse University.

He played the majority of his time playing for his team, the Washington Redskins, helping the team win Super Bowls XVIIand XXII and XXVI.

James Arthur Monk (born December 5, 1957) is an American former football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, New York Jets, and the Philadelphia Eagles. Monk was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeFootball Player
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

In 1984, Monk caught a then-NFL record 106 receptions for a career-best 1,372 yards. He caught eight or more passes in six games, had five games of 100 yards or more, and in a game against the San Francisco 49ers caught ten passes for 200 yards. That season, he earned team MVP honors and his first Pro Bowl selection. Monk went over the 1,000-yard mark in each of the following two seasons, becoming the first Redskins receiver to produce three consecutive 1,000 yard seasons. He also became the first Redskins player to catch 70 or more passes in three consecutive seasons. In 1989, he was part of a prolific wide receiver trio (along with Gary Clark and Ricky Sanders) nicknamed “The Posse,” who became the first trio of wide receivers in NFL history to post 1,000-plus yards in the same season.

Nine times during his 15-season career with the Redskins, New York Jets, and Philadelphia Eagles, Monk exceeded 50 catches in a season and five times gained more than 1,000 receiving yards. His record for most receptions in a season (106 in 1984) stood until broken by Sterling Sharpe’s 108 in 1992. He also set the record for career receptions when he caught his 820th in a Monday Night game against Denver on October 12, 1992. He became the first player to eclipse 900 receptions, and pushed the record up to 940 before being overtaken by Jerry Rice in the final week of his last season (1995). With the retirement of James Lofton in 1993, he was the NFL’s active leader in career receiving yards for just two weeks in 1994 before being passed by Jerry Rice. He retired with the most consecutive games with a catch (183). He was named to the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team. Monk also became the first player in the league to record a touchdown reception in 15 consecutive seasons as well was the first player ever to record at least 35 receptions in 15 consecutive seasons. Through the course of his 14 years with the Redskins, Monk converted nearly two-thirds of his 888 catches into first downs.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Founded in 1983, the Art Monk Football Camp has graduated over 14,000 athletes.

Who is Art Monk Dating?

According to our records, Art Monk married to Desire Monk. As of December 1, 2023, Art Monk’s is not dating anyone.

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On August 2, 2008, Monk, along with fellow Washington Redskins teammate Darrell Green, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Upon his induction into the Hall of Fame, Monk received the longest standing ovation in Pro Football Hall of Fame history, lasting four minutes and four seconds when later timed by NFL Films. In 2012, Monk was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Top Facts about Art Monk

  • Art Monk played for the Washington Redskins from 1980-1993.
  • He won three Super Bowl championships with the Redskins.
  • Monk was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008.
  • He retired as the NFL’s all-time leader in receptions (940).
  • Monk was a three-time All-Pro selection and made it to the Pro Bowl three times.
  • He had eight seasons with over 1,000 receiving yards.
  • Monk was known for his consistency and durability, playing in 224 consecutive games.
  • In college, he played at Syracuse University and set several records there.
  • Monk’s number (81) has been retired by both Syracuse and the Redskins.
  • He is widely regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers of all time.
  • Facts & Trivia

    Art Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Art Monk celebrates birthday on December 5 of every year.

    How many Super Bowls did Art Monk play in?

    When Art Monk was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008, he received the longest standing ovation ever at the Hall, lasting more than four minutes before he stopped the crowd. Monk played 14 of his 16 seasons for the Washington Redskins and led them to three Super Bowl victories and four appearances.

    Why is Art Monk in the Hall of Fame?

    Monk was nicknamed “Big Money” for his ability to make the critical catches in huge games. The 2008 induction ceremony in Canton, Ohio, was a long-awaited celebration for Redskins fans. Monk and Green became the first players of the 1991 Washington Redskins Super Bowl-winning team to make it to the Hall of Fame.

    Does Art Monk have children?

    Born on December 5, 1957, in White Plains, NY; son of Arthur (a welder) and Lela (a domestic worker) Monk; married Desiree; children: James Arthur Jr., Danielle, Monica, Education: Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, 1980.

    Who did Art Monk play for?

    No. 81, 85
    NFL Draft:1980 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18
    Career history
    Washington Redskins (1980–1993) New York Jets (1994) Philadelphia Eagles (1995)
    Career highlights and awards

    Is Andre Reed in the Hall of Fame?

    Pro Football Hall of Fame (2014)

    You may read full biography about Art Monk from Wikipedia.

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