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The Hogs and the legends
The offensive line that powered three Super Bowl titles, the end-zone celebration the NFL banned, and the 1,000-yard trio.
The Hogs
1982 to the early 1990s
Nickname for Washington's offensive line of the 1980s and early 1990s, coined by line coach Joe Bugel at training camp in 1982 when he told Russ Grimm and Jeff Bostic, "Okay, you hogs, let's get running down there." The original Hogs were Bostic, Grimm, Mark May, Joe Jacoby, George Starke and Fred Dean, with tight ends Don Warren and Rick Walker; John Riggins was named an honorary Hog. The line blocked for three Super Bowl champions under Joe Gibbs (XVII, XXII, XXVI), and Bostic, Grimm, Jacoby and Warren played on all three. A later wave included Raleigh McKenzie, Mark Schlereth, Ed Simmons, Ray Brown and Pro Bowl left tackle Jim Lachey. Grimm was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010, and the team mascot, Major Tuddy, is a tribute to the group.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org
| Member | Pos | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Bostic | C | 1980–1993 |
| Russ Grimm | G | 1981–1991 |
| Mark May | G | 1981–1990 |
| Joe Jacoby | T | 1981–1993 |
| George Starke | T | 1972–1984 |
| Fred Dean | G | 1978–1982 |
| Don Warren | TE | 1979–1992 |
| Rick Walker | TE | 1980–1984 |
| Raleigh McKenzie | G | 1985–1994 |
| Ed Simmons | T | 1987–1997 |
| Jim Lachey | T | 1988–1995 |
| Mark Schlereth | G | 1989–1994 |
| Ray Brown | OL | 1989–1995 |
The Fun Bunch
Early 1980s (1982–1984)
Washington's receivers and tight ends of the early 1980s, known for choreographed end-zone celebrations, usually a leaping group high-five. The first group leap came after an Alvin Garrett touchdown in the first-round playoff win over Detroit on Jan. 8, 1983, done for the injured Art Monk. Their celebrations led to the NFL's league-wide ban on excessive celebration in 1984. Seay, Garrett and Brown, the smallest of the group, were also called the Smurfs. Every member won a Super Bowl with Washington, and Monk is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org
| Member | Pos | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Art Monk | WR | 1980–1993 |
| Charlie Brown | WR | 1982–1984 |
| Alvin Garrett | WR | 1981–1984 |
| Virgil Seay | WR | 1981–1984 |
| Otis Wonsley | RB | 1981–1985 |
| Rick Walker | TE | 1980–1984 |
| Don Warren | TE | 1979–1992 |
The Posse
Late 1980s to early 1990s (together 1986–1992)
Nickname for the receiving trio of Art Monk, Gary Clark and Ricky Sanders, who played together from 1986 through 1992 and won Super Bowls XXII and XXVI. Washington added the speedy Sanders as a deep threat alongside Monk and Clark. In 1989 all three topped 1,000 receiving yards in the same season. In Super Bowl XXII Sanders caught touchdown passes of 80 and 50 yards and Clark one of 27 yards; in Super Bowl XXVI Clark (7 catches, 114 yards) and Monk (7 catches, 113 yards) led the passing game.
Sources: commanders.com, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org
| Member | Pos | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Art Monk | WR | 1980–1993 |
| Gary Clark | WR | 1985–1992 |
| Ricky Sanders | WR | 1986–1993 |
Legends FAQ
Who were the Hogs?
Nickname for Washington's offensive line of the 1980s and early 1990s, coined by line coach Joe Bugel at training camp in 1982 when he told Russ Grimm and Jeff Bostic, "Okay, you hogs, let's get running down there." The original Hogs were Bostic, Grimm, Mark May, Joe Jacoby, George Starke and Fred Dean, with tight ends Don Warren and Rick Walker; John Riggins was named an honorary Hog.
Who were the Fun Bunch?
Washington's receivers and tight ends of the early 1980s, known for choreographed end-zone celebrations, usually a leaping group high-five.
Who were the Posse?
Nickname for the receiving trio of Art Monk, Gary Clark and Ricky Sanders, who played together from 1986 through 1992 and won Super Bowls XXII and XXVI.