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Art Monk

## #81 Art Monk Wide Receiver 1980-93
Drafted by the Redskins in the first round of the 1980 NFL Draft, out of Syracuse… Played a major role in taking the Redskins to the Super Bowl four times during his tenure, winning three championships… Holds numerous team records including most career receptions (888), most career receiving yards (12,026), most receptions in a single game (13 against Detroit in 1990), and most receptions in a season (106, 1984).

Retired as the NFL's All-Time receptions leader with 940… Had nine 50-reception seasons… Three-time Pro Bowler.

Upon retiring from football, he became extremely active in the Washington, DC community, working with numerous organizations that reach out to children.

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