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'Why Isn't Monk in the HOF?'

When an ElectArtMonk.com reader takes the time to email me something, I post it. So take it away Rich Flynn:

"My wife is an avid Redskins fan. I, myself (a former sports writer for a northeastern North Carolina newpaper), am a Carolina Panthers fan, but, having lived in the DC area as a young boy, rooted for my parents' favorite team -- the 'Skins! Noting a comment that she had read on the Internet about the sway Peter King apparently holds over the Pro Football Hall of Fame voters, my wife and I began enumerating reasons why Art Monk should be in the Hall of Fame. I did a little research about Art Monk's career stats and how he measures up against all other wide receivers, active, retired AND Hall of Famers! Here's what I found:

There are 17 "Modern Day" WRs listed on the official Pro Football Hall of Fame web site. They are:
        Lance Alworth (1962-1972)                        Don Maynard (1958, 1960-1973)
        Raymond Berry (1955-1967)                        Bobby Mitchell (1958-1968)
        Fred Biletnikoff (1965-1978)                        Tommy McDonald (1958-1968)
        Tom Fears (1948-1956)                        Pete Pihos (1947-1955)
        Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch (1946-1956)        John Stallworth (1974-1987)
        Charlie Joyner (1969-1986)                        Lynn Swann (1974-1982)
        Steve Largent (1976-1989)                        Charley Taylor (1964-1975, 1977)
        Dante Lavelli (1946-1956)                        Paul Warfield (1964-1977)
        James Lofton (1978-1993)

(Note: There are seven other receivers enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame; however, they are listed as "Pre-Modern Day" ends. I did not include them here, as they are disadvantaged in the number of games played per season in that era, as well as the lack of sophistication in the passing game in that era compared to the modern era. Many of them are also enshrined in part due to their play as ends on defense, as well.)

Art Monk has MORE TOUCHDOWNS RECEIVING (68) than nine of the 17 Hall of Famers listed above. Only Alworth, Biletnikoff, Largent, Lofton, Maynard, McDonald, Taylor and Warfield have more. Monk ranks 29th (tied) all time in receiving touchdowns...

Art Monk has MORE RECEIVING YARDS (12,721) than 15 of the 17 Hall of Famers listed above. Only Largent and Lofton have more. Monk ranks ninth all time in receiving yards...

Finally, Art Monk has MORE RECEPTIONS (940) THAN ANY RECEIVER CURRENTLY IN THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME. Only Jerry Rice, Cris Carter, Tim Brown and Andre Reed have more receptions. Monk ranks fifth all time. Rice leads all receivers in virtually all statistical categories and will be eligible for enshrinement in 2011. Brown will also be eligible for enshrinement at that time. Carter and Reed both retired after the 2000 season and will be eligible for the first time this year.

Monk played 16 seasons, reaching the Super Bowl with the Redskins three times. (Ed. note: He actually reached the Super Bowl four times, winning three.) The first, in 1983, resulted in a loss to the Oakland Raiders, 38-9. Monk caught one pass for 26 yards in that game. The second, in 1987, resulted in a victory over the Denver Broncos,  42-10. Monk again caught just one pass, this time for 40 yards. The third occasion was in 1991, resulting in a 37-24 win over the Buffalo Bills. Monk caught seven passes for 113 yards in that game.

He has the rings...
He has the stats...
He has the reputation...
He has the respect...

Why isn't Art Monk in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Someone needs to ask Peter King that... "

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