88. Gary Clark

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Art Monk may have been the lead receiver for the Washington Redskins for a long time, but he was paired with another great Wide Receiver who was somewhat in his shadow. Of course, at 5’ 9, Gary Clark was in a lot of players’ 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, 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! - 79.1%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 11.8%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.5%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 2.6%

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: 119 Games Started
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
12 Playoff Games Started
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 Selection (1) (1987)
Second Team All-Pro Seelction (2) (1986 & 1991)
Pro Bowl Selection (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: 47.   Receiving Yards: 10,856
51.   Receiving Yards per Game: 65.0
65.   Receptions: 699
67.   Receiving Touchdowns: 65
96. Yards from Scrimmage: 10,910
Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None