Skip to main content

Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve Its History, Promote its Values & Celebrate Excellence Together!

Hall of Fame Mission, Values & Vision
Profootballhof.com homepage
  • Buy Tickets & Packages
  • Become a Member
Pro Football Hall of Fame Official Site
Pro Football Hall of Fame Official Site
 
Mobile Menu Toggle Menu Icon Close Icon Toggle Search
  • NFL SITES

    AFC Teams

    • Bengals
    • Bills
    • Broncos
    • Browns
    • Chargers
    • Chiefs
    • Colts
    • Dolphins
    • Jaguars
    • Jets
    • Patriots
    • Raiders
    • Ravens
    • Steelers
    • Texans
    • Titans

    NFC Teams

    • 49ers
    • Bears
    • Buccaneers
    • Cardinals
    • Cowboys
    • Eagles
    • Falcons
    • Giants
    • Lions
    • Packers
    • Panthers
    • Rams
    • Washington
    • Saints
    • Seahawks
    • Vikings

    Official NFL Sites

    • NFL.com
    • NFL Kids
    • Under the Helmet
    • NFL Shop
    • NFL High School
    • NFL Europe
    • Hall of Fame
    • Super Bowl
    • NFLatino
    • NFLPlayers.com
    • NFL Alumni
    • Join the Team
    • NFL Network
  • Login My Account
  • My Cart
Mobile Menu Toggle
  • Visit
    • Visitor Safety Precautions
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Buy Tickets
    • Admission Rates & Hours
    • Memberships
    • Book Your Group
    • Accessibility
    • HOF Tours
    • Host at the Hall
    • Stay, Play & Eat
    • Enshrinement Week
    • Shop
    • FAQ
  • About
    • About Us
    • Hall of Fame History
    • Black College Football HOF
    • Youth & Education
    • Sponsorship
    • Support the Hall
    • Pioli Family Fund
    • Media
    • HOF Benefits
    • HOF Health
    • HOF Behavioral Health
    • Donation Requests
    • Volunteer
    • Internship Opportunities
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Contact Us
  • Hall of Famers
    • Class of 2022
    • Cast Your Vote for the 2022 Class
    • Honor Your Hero
    • Hall of Famers
    • Selection Process
    • Yearly Finalists
    • Hall of Famers (Alphabetical)
    • Hall of Famers (By Position)
    • Hall of Famers (By Year of Enshrinement)
    • Hall of Famers (By Franchise)
    • Hall of Famers (By College)
    • Hall of Famers (By Jersey Number)
    • Gold Jacket Spotlight
  • News
  • Events
    • All Events
    • Enshrinement Week
  • Football History
    • Football History
    • Birth of Pro Football
    • Chronology of Football
    • NFL History and Stats
    • Team Histories
    • Draft Timeline
    • Hall of Fame History
    • Research and Preservation Center
    • Artifacts
    • News Archive
    • Blogs
  • Fans
    • Photos
    • Videos
    • The Mission Podcast
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
    • LinkedIn
    • YouTube
    • Online Exhibits
    • Traveling Exhibits
    • Contests
    • Newsletter Sign Up
    • Goldy The G.O.A.T.
  • Shop
 Back to main gallery

Art Monk, Class of 2008
 

C97C3ADA0364489AAD13DBD2A9704733
Art Monk was selected in the 1st round, 18th overall, in the 1980 NFL Draft by Washington.
D25BA026DAA94D6880CF529D5D0D5038
Monk hauled in 58 passes as a rookie in 1980.
8715F6FC35794634BEB1B17E809D8536
Monk set a then-record for catches in a season when he caught 106 passes in 1984.
80C10E40E2664228AFC3F5228936049B
Monk had 1,000 yards receiving five times in his career.
BE8418BA60BC471490027503B5F6A888
Monk was named first-team All-Pro in 1984 and 1985.
516E87EA27FD434386F1591690F21EE4
In 1992, Monk became the game's all-time reception leader after making his 820th catch. He finished his career with 940 receptions.
0A9BAC20810F45D28C758C15CAE5CE0F
Monk was named to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1980s.
3C1CBDFD9B514119B7AE650443BAAF66
Monk caught a pass in a then-record 183 straight games.
08DD45D90C9542E29C529CF6D70AF036
Art signs merchandise during the 2008 Pro Bowl week in Hawaii.
79B170C9F4954C7BA34CA1E8B438E7CA
Monk fields questions from the media during a press conference in Honolulu prior to the 2008 Pro Bowl.
589A24C8B9584F0D8F833DE6D2292547
Art and the five other members of the Class of 2008 were honored prior to kickoff of the 2008 Pro Bowl.
66512AC4FB5A4E2494931575F158354D
Monk's jersey and football (left) from when he set the record for catches in a season in 1984; and the football (right) he caught to become the NFL's career reception leader in 1992 are on display in Canton.
FDB1144F472C4C8B83EF27B1ED828628
Art Monk's Hall of Fame mural.
yelp
  • Johnson Controls
  • Aultman
  • American Eagle
  • Schauer Group
  • Crescent Digital
  • Miller Lite Logo
  • Coors Light logo
  • OH! Lottery
  • Sign Glasses
  • Visit Canton
  • Extreme Networks
  • Constellation
  • Ford Sponsor
  • Graphic Enterprises
  • Huntington
  • Haggar
  • Kay Jewelers
  • Panini America
  • Top Golf
  • Sports Graphics
  • Sugardale

Visit the Hall of Fame Today!
Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls
Tickets & Packages 844-4HOFTIX (446-3849)

American Alliance of Museum Logo USA Today 10 Best Readers Choice 2018 Kulture City Logo

Privacy Policy Site Map Buy Tickets FAQs
Pro Football Hall of Fame 2121 George Halas Dr NW
Canton, OH 44708
330-456-8207
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
HALL OF FAME MISSION, VALUES & VISION

Sign up and get Insider's information & Special Offers

©2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame All Rights Reserved.
Website design and development by Americaneagle.com, Inc.
 
 
Close