Timken Grand Parade
This nationally televised event showcases the current Class of Enshrinees and a large contingent of returning Hall of Famers, along with giant helium balloons, fabulous floats, marching bands, antique vehicles, and specialty units – all enjoyed by nearly 200,000 spectators along the 2.2-mile route.
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival - The Parade is a Nationally Televised Event that includes Hall of Famers, giant balloons, floats, marching bands, cheerleaders, and outragious fans.
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Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Art Monk and his son James Monk, Jr. smile and wave to the crowd during the 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame Parade.
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Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival The 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame parade was enjoyed by nearly 200,000 spectators.
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Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Art 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.
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Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Fans came from all across the country to honor the NFL legends. Washington Redskin fans in particular traveled from as far as California, Texas, and Florida.
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Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Art Monk was the first player in NFL history to eclipse 900 receptions and retired with the single season receptions record (106) and the most consecutive games with a catch (183). Monk was named to the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team.
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Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Washington Redskin players Darrell Green and Art Monk were teammates for eleven seasons, from 1983-1993, and won two Super Bowls together(XXII, XXVI).
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Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival In 1989, Art Monk 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.
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Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival During Art 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. Monk was also...
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Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Throughout the entire weekend, Washington Redskin fans were out in force to honor both Art Monk and Darrell Green. Redskin fans made up roughly 70% of the crowd during the Hall of Fame Parade.
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Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Art Monk became the first player in the league to record a touchdown reception in 15 consecutive seasons as well as the only player ever to record at least 35 receptions in 15 consecutive seasons.
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Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Through the course of his 14 years with the Washington Redskins, Art Monk converted nearly two-thirds of his 888 catches into first downs.
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Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Art Monk finished his career with 940 receptions for 12,721 yards and 68 touchdowns, along with 332 rushing yards. He was the first player in NFL history to record over 100 receptions in a season and over 900 receptions in a career.
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Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival These young football fans came out to cheer the legends of the game. Fans were within 10-12 feet of so many great Hall of Fame players.
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Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Hall of Famer Tom Mack waves to the crowd. Mack was selected to 11 Pro Bowls over the span of his career, the first coming after his 2nd season in 1967. He missed only one Pro Bowl appearance the rest of his career (1976). Mack’s 11 invitations earned...
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Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Bobby Bell greets the crowd. Bell is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the College Football Hall of Fame, and was a winner in Super Bowl IV.
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