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67. Gary Clark

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67. Gary Clark
Art Monk may have been the lead receiver for the Washington Redskins for a long period of time, but he was paired up with another great Wide Receiver who was in his shadow somewhat.  Of course, at 5’ 9, Gary Clark was in a lot of player’s shadows.

Five times during Gary Clark’s career he caught for over 1,000 yards.  He was a consistent performer for the Redskins and was a big part of their two Super Bowl runs.  Clark was small, but he was quick and sure-handed and saved his best performances for the biggest stage.

Clark’s problem on his resume is that as good as he was, he never led a receiving category and was not the best Wide Receiver on his own team.  This factor makes it hard for him to be considered Hall of Fame-caliber no matter how many passes he caught.

Should Gary Clark be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 80.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 10.2%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.8%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 2.7%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Radford, Virginia, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 2000
  • Position: Wide Receiver
  • Games Played: 167
  • Notable Statistics: 699 Receptions
    10,856 Receiving Yards
    65 Receiving Touchdowns
    11 Rushing Attempts
    54 Rushing Yards
    9 Punt Returns
    62 Punt Return Yards
    103 Approximate Value

    14 Playoff Games
    58 Receptions
    826 Receiving Yards
    6 Receiving Touchdowns
    3 Rushing Attempts
    24 Rushing Yards
  • Played For: Arizona Cardinals, Miami Dolphins, Washington Redskins
  • College: James Madison
  • Drafted: 2nd Round, Supplemental Draft in 1985
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Rings (2) (Washington Redskins, Super Bowl XXII & XXVI)
    First Team All-Pro (1) (1987)
    Second Team All-Pro (2) (1986 & 1991)
    Pro Bowl (4) (1986, 1987, 1990 & 1991)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (1) (1991)
    Top Ten Finishes: Receptions (4) (1986, 1987, 1989 & 1990)
    Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Yards (5) (1986, 1987, 1989, 1990 & 1991)
    Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Touchdowns (5) (1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 & 1991)
    Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Yards per Game (5) (1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 & 1991)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Reception (1) (1987 & 1991)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards From Scrimmage (1) (1991)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 43.   Receiving Yards: 10,856
    50.   Receiving Yards per Game: 65.0
    62.   Receptions: 699
    66.   Receiving Touchdowns: 65
    89.   Yards from Scrimmage: 10,910
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None

Should Gary Clark be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 80.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 10.2%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.8%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 2.7%
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