Would Monk Be in the HOF if?

jamf · 07-16-2007, 03:14 PM

He was the first to 1000 Receptions?

The media loves digit significance( if that makes any sense). 3000 Hits, 500 home Runs, 100 Reception Season, 4 Minute Mile, and the Sub 10 second 100 Meter dash are just a few examples.
950 Receptions is remarkable. But first to 1000 would've put him in the HOF in my mind.
FYI, I think he is the second greatest WR of all time and He should have been a first ballot HOF'er.

So, What do you think?
If he would have reached 1000 Receptions, Would he have received enough notoriety to get him into the HOF?

MTK · 07-16-2007, 03:22 PM

Good question. I'm not sure if 1000 would have made a difference to be honest. It seems like the Hall voters are determined to say whatever it takes to keep him out at this point. I've seen so many lame explanations as to why he's not in it's absolutely ridiculous.

skinsWill · 07-16-2007, 04:19 PM

i swear this is just as bad as Jerry Rice not getting in, but no one questions him as a first ballot. Monk retires as THE BEST in history, has ALL the records...but Irvin gets in b4 him? If Andre Reed goes in b4 Art i think i might have to burn Canton down.

firstdown · 07-16-2007, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsWill

i swear this is just as bad as Jerry Rice not getting in, but no one questions him as a first ballot. Monk retires as THE BEST in history, has ALL the records...but Irvin gets in b4 him? If Andre Reed goes in b4 Art i think i might have to burn Canton down.

I'm sorry Monk was a great receiver but he was no Jerry Rice.

Southpaw · 07-16-2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

I'm sorry Monk was a great receiver but he was no Jerry Rice.

I agree for the most part, but Monk never had a Joe Montana or Steve Young throwing to him.

skinsWill · 07-16-2007, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

I'm sorry Monk was a great receiver but he was no Jerry Rice.

Never said he was... what I was implying that Monk was at the top... the BEST EVER when he retired just like Jerry Rice. It is an injustice that he hasnt made it in...what makes it even worse is that Michael Irving the push-off king, cock[e]head did.

GoSkinsGoTerps · 07-17-2007, 07:17 PM

With 1000 definitely. Voters treat him as such a borderline case that that milestone would've brought enough hype to galvanize his support.

If he doesn't get in soon he'll be a cold case, and thats just a shame. Go Peter King.

SantanaMan · 07-17-2007, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamf

He was the first to 1000 Receptions?

The media loves digit significance( if that makes any sense). 3000 Hits, 500 home Runs, 100 Reception Season, 4 Minute Mile, and the Sub 10 second 100 Meter dash are just a few examples.
950 Receptions is remarkable. But first to 1000 would've put him in the HOF in my mind.
FYI, I think he is the second greatest WR of all time and He should have been a first ballot HOF'er.

So, What do you think?
If he would have reached 1000 Receptions, Would he have received enough notoriety to get him into the HOF?

Wasn't Monk the first WR EVER to have a 100 catch season?
Him not being in the Hall is, in my mind THE biggest injustice in all of sports.

SmootSmack · 07-17-2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SantanaMan

Wasn't Monk the first WR EVER to have a 100 catch season?
Him not being in the Hall is, in my mind THE biggest injustice in all of sports.

He wasn't the first, I can't remember who it was though Don something or the other

SantanaMan · 07-17-2007, 08:53 PM

My bad Smootsmack, both Charley Hennigan, Houston - 101 in '64; and Lionel Taylor, Denver - 100 in '60 had 100 catch seasons before him. Must have confused him finishing his career with the then current single season record 106 catches as being the first do do it.

SantanaMan · 07-17-2007, 08:55 PM

Doubled post, my bad.

SantanaMan · 07-17-2007, 08:56 PM

Though technially both these dudes did it before the merger (in the AFL), so in a way Art Monk WAS the first to do it in the NFL ;-)

CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR · 07-17-2007, 09:03 PM

doesnt matter Monk should be in the HOF anyways

81forHOF · 07-18-2007, 07:15 AM

The sad truth of the matter is Monk would be in the HOF if he had given more interviews to the press (the same press that is not voting him in) during his career. They are punishing him for his modesty and shyness......I bet Keyshawn gets in right away.

redskin37 · 07-18-2007, 07:43 AM

Art Monk had a poor relationship with the media . Thast the only reason he's not in the hall .

07-16-2007, 03:14 PM	#1
jamf Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 5,348	Would Monk Be in the HOF if? He was the first to 1000 Receptions? The media loves digit significance( if that makes any sense). 3000 Hits, 500 home Runs, 100 Reception Season, 4 Minute Mile, and the Sub 10 second 100 Meter dash are just a few examples. 950 Receptions is remarkable. But first to 1000 would've put him in the HOF in my mind. FYI, I think he is the second greatest WR of all time and He should have been a first ballot HOF'er. So, What do you think? If he would have reached 1000 Receptions, Would he have received enough notoriety to get him into the HOF?

07-16-2007, 03:22 PM	#2
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Would Monk Be in the HOF if? Good question. I'm not sure if 1000 would have made a difference to be honest. It seems like the Hall voters are determined to say whatever it takes to keep him out at this point. I've seen so many lame explanations as to why he's not in it's absolutely ridiculous. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

07-16-2007, 04:19 PM	#3
skinsWill Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cow-pukes Country Age: 42 Posts: 191	Re: Would Monk Be in the HOF if? i swear this is just as bad as Jerry Rice not getting in, but no one questions him as a first ballot. Monk retires as THE BEST in history, has ALL the records...but Irvin gets in b4 him? If Andre Reed goes in b4 Art i think i might have to burn Canton down. __________________ The views and opinions above do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of skinsWill or any of his affiliates. We do however acknowledge that he can be an ass and does likes to argue. Pomotional consideration paid for by the following...

07-17-2007, 07:17 PM	#7
GoSkinsGoTerps Camp Scrub Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 45 Posts: 20	Re: Would Monk Be in the HOF if? With 1000 definitely. Voters treat him as such a borderline case that that milestone would've brought enough hype to galvanize his support. If he doesn't get in soon he'll be a cold case, and thats just a shame. Go Peter King.

07-17-2007, 08:53 PM	#10
SantanaMan Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 224	Re: Would Monk Be in the HOF if? My bad Smootsmack, both Charley Hennigan, Houston - 101 in '64; and Lionel Taylor, Denver - 100 in '60 had 100 catch seasons before him. Must have confused him finishing his career with the then current single season record 106 catches as being the first do do it.

07-17-2007, 08:55 PM	#11
SantanaMan Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 224	Re: Would Monk Be in the HOF if? Doubled post, my bad.

07-17-2007, 08:56 PM	#12
SantanaMan Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 224	Re: Would Monk Be in the HOF if? Though technially both these dudes did it before the merger (in the AFL), so in a way Art Monk WAS the first to do it in the NFL ;-)

07-17-2007, 09:03 PM	#13
CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Age: 58 Posts: 890	Re: Would Monk Be in the HOF if? doesnt matter Monk should be in the HOF anyways

07-18-2007, 07:15 AM	#14
81forHOF Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mt Holly Springs, PA Age: 53 Posts: 579	Re: Would Monk Be in the HOF if? The sad truth of the matter is Monk would be in the HOF if he had given more interviews to the press (the same press that is not voting him in) during his career. They are punishing him for his modesty and shyness......I bet Keyshawn gets in right away. __________________ 81 is where he belongs!

07-18-2007, 07:43 AM	#15
redskin37 Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oneida N.Y Posts: 138	Re: Would Monk Be in the HOF if? Art Monk had a poor relationship with the media . Thast the only reason he's not in the hall .

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