NFL Hall of Fame Capsules

FRED DEAN
Defensive End
1975-1981 San Diego Chargers, 1981-1985 San Francisco 49ers.
Played 141 games in 11 seasons with the San Diego Chargers and San Francisco 49ers. ... A second-round pick by San Diego in the second round in 1975 NFL draft ... A linebacker in college, he was converted to defensive end by the Chargers, where his quickness, speed and strength made him one of the league's most feared pass rushers. ... Unofficial career sack total near 100, since sacks were not an official NFL statistic until 1982. ... Unofficially registered 15.5 sacks in 1978, nine in 1979, and 10.5 in 1980 for the Chargers. ... Supplied 12 sacks in 11 games with the 49ers in 1981 and posted a career best 17.5 sacks in 1983, including a then-NFL record six in one game vs. New Orleans Saints. A member of two Super Bowl championship teams, he was selected to play in four Pro Bowls and was named All-Pro in 1980 and 1981.

DARRELL GREEN
Cornerback
1983-2002 Washington Redskins
Played 295 games in 20 seasons ... Selected in first round in 1983 NFL draft. ... Had at least one interception in 19 consecutive seasons, an NFL record ... Made 54 career interceptions, returning six for touchdowns. . .Tied for first on NFL all-time list for most consecutive seasons with one team (20). ... Had three INTs vs. Detroit (11/15/87). ... Posted career-best five INTs in three different seasons: 1984, 1986, 1991 . . .Returned fumble 78 yards for a score vs. the Colts (10/7/93), longest fumble return in Redskins history. ... Also returned 51 punts for 611 yards. ... Tied for second all-time for most interceptions returned for touchdowns in playoffs with two. . .A member of the 1990s All-Decade Team. ... Selected to play in seven Pro Bowls and named All-Pro in 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991.

ART MONK
Wide Receiver
1980-1993 Washington Redskins, 1994 New York Jets, 1995 Philadelphia Eagles
Played 224 games in 16 seasons . ... Selected by Washington in first round of 1980 draft ... Had 50 or more receptions in a season nine times. Gained 1,000 or more receiving yards in a season five times. ... Set then-NFL records for catches in a season (106), most consecutive games with at least one reception (164), and career receptions (820). ... Finished career with 940 catches. ... A strong receiver, especially effective over the middle in traffic, made the "dodge pattern" his signature play. ... In 1984, caught eight or more passes in six games, had five games of 100-plus receiving yards, and in one game caught 10 passes for 200 yards. ... Selected as Redskins Most Valuable Player in 1984. . .First player in team history to produce three consecutive 1,000-receiving yard seasons. . .A three-time Pro Bowl selection, he was named All-Pro in 1984 and 1985..

EMMITT THOMAS
Cornerback
1966-1978 Kansas City Chiefs
Played in 181 games in 13 seasons. ... An undrafted free agent from from Bishop College in Dallas. . .One of finest cornerbacks of his era. Ranks ninth all-time in interceptions with 58, which is fourth all-time best by a pure cornerback and is a franchise record. ... Led the league with team-record 12 interceptions in 1974 - two shy of NFL all-time single-season mark. He returned two for touchdowns.... Led AFL with nine INTs in 1969 and added three more during playoffs, including one in Chiefs' stunning 23-7 win over the Vikings in Super Bowl IV. ... Had five interception returns for TDs during career. ... Led the Chiefs in interceptions in five seasons. . .His 937 return yards on 58 INTs is team record. ... Selected to play in five Pro Bowls.

ANDRE TIPPETT
Linebacker
1982-1993 New England Patriots
Played in 151 games in 11 games. ... Second-round pick in 1982. ... In 1984 established team record 18.5 sacks and earned first of five consecutive (1985-89) Pro Bowl selections. . .Helped lead Patriots to first Super Bowl appearance in 1985-86 season. Led AFC with 16.5 sacks and earned AFC Defensive Player of the Year honors that season. ... Recorded 9.5 sacks in 1986 before sidelined for five games due to injury. ... In 1987, had AFC-leading 12.5 sacks. ... Injuries caused him to miss four games in 1988 and entire 1989 season. ... Remained a dominant player through final four seasons. . . At time of retirement, his 100 career sacks, 18.5 sacks in a season and 17 opponent fumbles recovered were team bests. ... Named to NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1980s.

GARY ZIMMERMAN
Tackle
1986-1992 Minnesota Vikings, 1993-97 Denver Broncos
Played 184 games in 12 seasons. ... Selected in first round of 1984 Supplemental Draft.. ... Spent two seasons with the Los Angeles Express of now-defunct USFL before reporting to Vikings. ... After joining Vikings, began streak of 169 consecutive starts that lasted until 1996, when he was sidelined by surgery. ... Anchored offensive line that helped Vikings lead NFC in rushing in 1991. ... Helped Broncos lead NFL in rushing, 1996 ... One of just handful of players to be named to two NFL All-Decade Teams (1980s, 1990s). ... Named NFL Lineman of the Year in 1987. ... Earned first- or second-team All-Pro honors eight times and selected to play in seven Pro Bowls.