Gary Clark Gets Ring Of Fame Sunday

Warpath · 10-06-2007, 01:48 PM

Im not sure if I missed this post on here somewhere or if it fell through, but I think its pretty awesome. Heres the story:

Redskins great Gary Clark will be inducted into the Redskins Ring of Fame at FedExField at halftime of Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions.
Clark will also be acknowledged on the field at pre-game, as part of the franchise's 75th anniversary celebration. The Redskins will honor one of the team's legends prior to each game this season.

Regarding the Ring of Fame induction, Redskins owner Daniel M. Snyder said: "Gary is a well-deserved addition to the Ring of Fame. A Redskin to the core, he has displayed intelligence, toughness, integrity and a winning attitude. That's something we all applaud."

Clark is still remembered as a legendary part of the original Joe Gibbs era. In addition to his on-field accomplishments, Clark was generally considered the most spirited of "The Posse," as the successful trio of wide receivers that included Art Monk and Ricky Sanders was known.

Clark, a wide receiver, began his professional career with the USFL's Jacksonville Bulls in 1984. Later that year, he was drafted in the second round (55th overall) by the Redskins in the USFL Supplemental Draft.

During his first season with the Redskins in 1985, Clark finished with 72 catches for 926 yards and five touchdowns despite starting just 10 games.

In his second year as a Redskin, he earned his first of four trips to the Pro Bowl (1986, '87, '90 and '91). He was an integral part of the winning Super Bowl XXII and Super Bowl XXVI with the Redskins.

Clark played eight of his 11 seasons with the Redskins, finishing his career with 699 receptions for 10,856 yards and 65 touchdowns. Clark also had 27 100-yard games as a Redskin.

After eight seasons with the Redskins, Clark went on the Phoenix Cardinals for the 1993 season. As a Cardinal in 1994, he became the first NFL receiver to catch 50 or more passes in the first 10 seasons of his career.

He retired from the NFL after spending the 1995 season with the Miami Dolphins.

Clark remains active in the Washington, D.C., area community. An entrepreneur, he has also worked in local media, most recently with WUSA-TV 9 in Washington. He also stays involved with the Washington Redskins Alumni Association.

chrisl4064 · 10-06-2007, 01:57 PM

i wonder if he can play sunday?

Redskin Rich · 10-06-2007, 02:29 PM

It's about damn time

dmek25 · 10-06-2007, 03:34 PM

i would like to see his career stats against some of the wide outs that are already in the hall. i wonder why more noise isn't being made about Gary Clark belonging?

dmek25 · 10-06-2007, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisl4064

i wonder if he can play sunday?

whats sad is he would probably contribute more then some of the receivers we have right now

Warpath · 10-06-2007, 03:52 PM

In 11 NFL seasons (85-92 Skins, 93 PHO, 94 ARI, 95 MIA) Heres his receiving stats:
167 Games 699 REC 10,856 YDS 15.5 AVG 65 TD

John Stallworth HOF 14 seasons (74-87 PIT)
165 Games 537 REC 8723 YDS 16.2 AVG 63 TD

SFREDSKIN · 10-06-2007, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warpath

In 11 NFL seasons (85-92 Skins, 93 PHO, 94 ARI, 95 MIA) Heres his receiving stats:
167 Games 699 REC 10,856 YDS 15.5 AVG 65 TD

John Stallworth HOF 14 seasons (74-87 PIT)
165 Games 537 REC 8723 YDS 16.2 AVG 63 TD

Gary deserves to be in the HOF along with my man, Mr. Monk.

Redskin Rich · 10-06-2007, 04:49 PM

Does anyone have that link to the "We Are The Redskins" video they made in 86 with Gary Clark and his dance moves? That would be funny to post on here now.

dmek25 · 10-06-2007, 04:50 PM

thanks warpath. maybe after monk.....

Warpath · 10-06-2007, 05:12 PM

Clark Game winner 86

Longest TD catch 87

TD 89

1 Hander 91

1st catch as a Redskin

Last catch as a Redskin

dmek25 · 10-06-2007, 07:18 PM

hey warpath, thanks for all the great memories. it really doesn't seem like that long ago, does it?

CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR · 10-06-2007, 08:36 PM

about time surprise that little danny would give a ring to a skin that hasnt played for him. Since we dont have any superbowl banners or divison champs before he own the team.

CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR · 10-06-2007, 08:37 PM

sure that the last catch with the skins, didnt he catch one in SF the next week>

Longtimefan · 10-06-2007, 08:50 PM

Gary Clark is more than worthy to be honored, glad I'll have the opportunity to witness his celebration.

skinsfan_nn · 10-06-2007, 09:32 PM

Well deserved! It will be VERY NICE to watch it happen LIVE!

10-06-2007, 01:48 PM	#1
Warpath The Starter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Age: 48 Posts: 1,762	Gary Clark Gets Ring Of Fame Sunday Im not sure if I missed this post on here somewhere or if it fell through, but I think its pretty awesome. Heres the story: Redskins great Gary Clark will be inducted into the Redskins Ring of Fame at FedExField at halftime of Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. Clark will also be acknowledged on the field at pre-game, as part of the franchise's 75th anniversary celebration. The Redskins will honor one of the team's legends prior to each game this season. Regarding the Ring of Fame induction, Redskins owner Daniel M. Snyder said: "Gary is a well-deserved addition to the Ring of Fame. A Redskin to the core, he has displayed intelligence, toughness, integrity and a winning attitude. That's something we all applaud." Clark is still remembered as a legendary part of the original Joe Gibbs era. In addition to his on-field accomplishments, Clark was generally considered the most spirited of "The Posse," as the successful trio of wide receivers that included Art Monk and Ricky Sanders was known. Clark, a wide receiver, began his professional career with the USFL's Jacksonville Bulls in 1984. Later that year, he was drafted in the second round (55th overall) by the Redskins in the USFL Supplemental Draft. During his first season with the Redskins in 1985, Clark finished with 72 catches for 926 yards and five touchdowns despite starting just 10 games. In his second year as a Redskin, he earned his first of four trips to the Pro Bowl (1986, '87, '90 and '91). He was an integral part of the winning Super Bowl XXII and Super Bowl XXVI with the Redskins. Clark played eight of his 11 seasons with the Redskins, finishing his career with 699 receptions for 10,856 yards and 65 touchdowns. Clark also had 27 100-yard games as a Redskin. After eight seasons with the Redskins, Clark went on the Phoenix Cardinals for the 1993 season. As a Cardinal in 1994, he became the first NFL receiver to catch 50 or more passes in the first 10 seasons of his career. He retired from the NFL after spending the 1995 season with the Miami Dolphins. Clark remains active in the Washington, D.C., area community. An entrepreneur, he has also worked in local media, most recently with WUSA-TV 9 in Washington. He also stays involved with the Washington Redskins Alumni Association.

10-06-2007, 01:57 PM	#2
chrisl4064 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lake Travis, Texas Age: 43 Posts: 786	Re: Gary Clark Gets Ring Of Fame Sunday i wonder if he can play sunday?

10-06-2007, 02:29 PM	#3
Redskin Rich The Starter Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,420	Re: Gary Clark Gets Ring Of Fame Sunday It's about damn time

10-06-2007, 03:34 PM	#4
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Gary Clark Gets Ring Of Fame Sunday i would like to see his career stats against some of the wide outs that are already in the hall. i wonder why more noise isn't being made about Gary Clark belonging? __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

10-06-2007, 03:52 PM	#6
Warpath The Starter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Age: 48 Posts: 1,762	Re: Gary Clark Gets Ring Of Fame Sunday In 11 NFL seasons (85-92 Skins, 93 PHO, 94 ARI, 95 MIA) Heres his receiving stats: 167 Games 699 REC 10,856 YDS 15.5 AVG 65 TD John Stallworth HOF 14 seasons (74-87 PIT) 165 Games 537 REC 8723 YDS 16.2 AVG 63 TD

10-06-2007, 04:49 PM	#8
Redskin Rich The Starter Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,420	Re: Gary Clark Gets Ring Of Fame Sunday Does anyone have that link to the "We Are The Redskins" video they made in 86 with Gary Clark and his dance moves? That would be funny to post on here now.

10-06-2007, 04:50 PM	#9
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Gary Clark Gets Ring Of Fame Sunday thanks warpath. maybe after monk..... __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

10-06-2007, 05:12 PM	#10
Warpath The Starter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Age: 48 Posts: 1,762	Re: Gary Clark Gets Ring Of Fame Sunday Clark Game winner 86 Longest TD catch 87 TD 89 1 Hander 91 1st catch as a Redskin Last catch as a Redskin

10-06-2007, 07:18 PM	#11
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Gary Clark Gets Ring Of Fame Sunday hey warpath, thanks for all the great memories. it really doesn't seem like that long ago, does it? __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

10-06-2007, 08:36 PM	#12
CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Age: 57 Posts: 890	Re: Gary Clark Gets Ring Of Fame Sunday about time surprise that little danny would give a ring to a skin that hasnt played for him. Since we dont have any superbowl banners or divison champs before he own the team.

10-06-2007, 08:37 PM	#13
CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Age: 57 Posts: 890	Re: Gary Clark Gets Ring Of Fame Sunday sure that the last catch with the skins, didnt he catch one in SF the next week>

10-06-2007, 08:50 PM	#14
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Gary Clark Gets Ring Of Fame Sunday Gary Clark is more than worthy to be honored, glad I'll have the opportunity to witness his celebration.

10-06-2007, 09:32 PM	#15
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: Gary Clark Gets Ring Of Fame Sunday Well deserved! It will be VERY NICE to watch it happen LIVE! __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

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