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The 2000s Part 2

Aug. 2, 2008

Monk, Green Enshrinement: It was a Redskins day in Canton, Ohio. Tens of thousands of Redskins fan traveled to Canton to watch as Art Monk and Darrell Green were formally inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. "This is an awesome, awesome moment in my life," Monk told the crowd at Fawcett Stadium in Canton. Later, wiping away tears, Green said: "What a great day!"

Feb. 10, 2008

Zorn Hired: Jim Zorn, a long-time Seattle Seahawks quarterback and assistant coach, is hired to succeed Joe Gibbs as head coach of the Redskins.

Feb. 2, 2008

Two For the Hall: Redskins greats Art Monk and Darrell Green were selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Monk, who finished his career leading the NFL in career receptions, had to wait eight years to get into the Hall. Green, who played 20 years for the Redskins, had a short wait for immortality; he made it on his first year of eligibility.

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