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Herman Joseph Moore (born October 20, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers and was selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 1991 NFL draft, and also played for the New York Giants.
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Moore graduated from George Washington High School in Danville, Virginia, in 1987. Moore was a three-sport athlete, excelling in basketball, football, and track and field.[1]
College career
[edit]Moore attended and graduated from the University of Virginia, where he was a two-sport athlete. He ranks third all-time in career receptions, behind Olamide Zaccheaus and Billy McMullen, and held the school record in the high jump for 30 years until it was broken in 2020. Moore's college jersey number was 87.
He ranks second in Cavaliers history in career receiving yards with 2,504 and ranks first in receiving yards in a season with 1,190 yards (on 54 catches) set in 1990. The year before he had 848 yards on just 36 catches. He also scored 10 touchdowns in 1989 and followed that up with 13 in 1990.
On January 14, 2026, Moore was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.[2]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 3+1⁄2 in (1.92 m) |
205 lb (93 kg) |
34+1⁄2 in (0.88 m) |
9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) |
Moore was the Detroit Lions' first-round draft pick in 1991 and went on to shatter virtually all of Detroit's receiving records.[3]
Moore started his career in 1991 with limited time, as he caught just eleven passes for 135 yards; he had apparently neglected to tell the Lions that he had worn contact lenses while in college to see, for which he had decided to not wear in the pros. At any rate, an eye check helped reveal the problem, which was soon fixed.[4] He eventually became a key part of the team's run to the playoffs, as the Lions won the NFC Central title for the first time since 1983. In the divisional-round game against the Dallas Cowboys, Moore caught six passes for 87 yards with a touchdown (thrown by Erik Kramer) as the Lions prevailed 38–6 to win their first playoff game since 1957.[5] In the NFC Championship Game against Washington, he caught four passes for 69 yards in the 41–10 loss.[6]
He started the first week of the subsequent season and caught eight passes for 82 yards before being put on injured reserve for the next four weeks. In his return against the Minnesota Vikings, he caught his first regular season touchdown pass, doing so in the fourth quarter from Erik Kramer in a 31–14 loss.[7][8] He caught 51 passes for 966 yards with four touchdowns in twelve games. The next year, he caught 61 passes in 15 games with 935 yards and six touchdowns as the Lions won the NFC Central once again. In the Wild Card game, he caught one pass for 20 yards in the loss.
He fully stepped into well-done play in 1994, as he was named to his first Pro Bowl. Playing in all sixteen games, he caught 72 passes for 1,173 yards for eleven touchdowns. He elevated his play even further the next year, which included being named the team MVP on offense. He set a new league record for receptions in a season with 123 while setting a club record in receiving yards with 1,686, scoring 14 touchdowns. In the October 29 game, he caught three touchdown passes in a game against the Green Bay Packers. It was the last time for a decade that a receiver from the Lions would do so (Roy Williams was the next receiver to do so). That same year, Moore had one of his most memorable games on November 23 (Thanksgiving Day) against the Minnesota Vikings. Moore (127 yards) and fellow receivers Brett Perriman (153) and Johnnie Morton (102) all eclipsed the 100-yard receiving mark, running back Barry Sanders rushed for 138 yards, and quarterback Scott Mitchell passed for 410 yards in a 44-38 Lions' victory. His finest single-game performance came on December 4, 1995, against the Chicago Bears when he had a club record 14 catches for 183 yards, the fifth best total in Detroit history. He was named to the Pro Bowl for the second straight year while the Lions made it to the playoffs for the fourth time in five seasons. Moore and teammate Brett Perriman (108 catches) became the first teammates in NFL history with more than 100 receptions in the same season. Moore continued his run in 1996 with 106 catches for 1,296 yards with nine touchdowns. He then became the second receiver (after Jerry Rice) to have three 100-reception seasons, as he led the league with 104 receptions for 1,293 yards and eight touchdowns. He was named to the Pro Bowl for the fourth straight time with a third consecutive All-Pro selection while the Lions made the playoffs after a two-year hiatus. However, the Lions would lose a chaotic playoff game to the Philadelphia Eagles, with Moore catching seven passes for 133 yards for a touchdown (his second and last career touchdown in the postseason) in the 58–37 loss.
The next three years were not as positive for Moore. He regressed to 82 catches for 983 yards with five touchdowns in 1998, the last season with Barry Sanders on the roster. 1999 was the sixth playoff season for the Lions in the decade, but it did not result in good fortune. Moore played just eight games while catching sixteen passes for 197 yards with two touchdowns. In the Wild Card game that year, he caught three passes for 69 yards. After playing three games for the Lions in 2001 with just four catches (to total 145 games played with Detroit), he moved to the New York Giants for the following year. He was inactive for two of the three games on the Giants roster before being let go.[9]
In 12 NFL seasons, Moore had 670 receptions for 9,174 yards and 62 touchdowns. Moore holds NFL records for both receptions (61) and receiving yards (965) on Thursday games (helped by playing for the Lions, a perpetual team on Thanksgiving Day; his efforts in the 1998 game resulted in the inaugural All-Iron Award being awarded to him). He held Detroit's records for career receptions (670) until it was surpassed by Calvin Johnson in the fifth week of the 2015 NFL season. On November 10, 2013, his touchdown catch record of 62 was surpassed by Johnson at Chicago. On December 8, 2013, Johnson also broke his career receiving yards record of 9,174. In 2010, Moore was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame that same year.
NFL career statistics
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | Receiving | Fumbles | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FD | Fum | Lost | |||
| 1991 | DET | 13 | 11 | 135 | 12.3 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | DET | 12 | 51 | 966 | 18.9 | 77 | 4 | 37 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | DET | 15 | 61 | 935 | 15.3 | 93 | 6 | 43 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | DET | 16 | 72 | 1,173 | 16.3 | 51 | 11 | 56 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | DET | 16 | 123 | 1,686 | 13.7 | 69 | 14 | 90 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 | DET | 16 | 106 | 1,296 | 12.2 | 50 | 9 | 71 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | DET | 16 | 104 | 1,293 | 12.4 | 79 | 8 | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | DET | 15 | 82 | 983 | 12.0 | 36 | 5 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | DET | 8 | 16 | 197 | 12.3 | 26 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | DET | 15 | 40 | 434 | 10.9 | 30 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | DET | 3 | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 25 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | NYG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 146 | 670 | 9,174 | 13.7 | 93 | 62 | 458 | 5 | 4 | |
References
[edit]- ^ Maske, Mark (September 28, 1989). "HERMAN MOORE DEVELOPS ART OF PASS RECEIVING". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
- ^ https://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/1/14/nff-announces-all-star-2026-college-football-hall-of-fame-class.aspx
- ^ "1991 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ Sanders, Charlie; Paladino, Larry (2005). Charlie Sanders's Tales from the Detroit Lions. ISBN 9781582619101.
- ^ "Divisional Round - Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions - January 5th, 1992". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
- ^ "NFC Championship - Detroit Lions at Washington Redskins - January 12th, 1992".
- ^ "Herman Moore 1992 Game Log".
- ^ "Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings - October 15th, 1992".
- ^ "Herman Moore 2002 Game Log".
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View on GrokipediaEarly life and education
Childhood in Danville
Herman Moore was born on October 20, 1969, in Danville, Virginia, to Mary Moore, who raised him as a single mother after having him at age 21.[5][6] He grew up in the Cardinal Village public housing projects with his mother and younger sister in a low-income household, where the family lived on less than $18,000 annually during his childhood.[5] Moore's mother worked multiple jobs to provide for the family, emphasizing perseverance and long-term goals, which profoundly influenced his developing sense of responsibility and determination.[6][5] Danville during the 1970s and 1980s was a city in economic transition, heavily impacted by the decline of its dominant textile industry, which had once made it a major manufacturing hub but began losing jobs to cheaper imports starting in the 1970s.[7] This downturn contributed to rising poverty rates and community challenges, fostering an environment where strong family and neighborhood bonds were essential for support and motivation.[7][8] Growing up amid these conditions, Moore learned the value of hard work and community ties early on, traits that would later define his approach to athletics and life.[5] Moore's introduction to sports came at age six, when he joined a local peewee football team, sparking his initial passion for the game in a town where athletics provided an outlet and sense of belonging.[9] This early involvement laid the groundwork for his broader interests in physical activities, which expanded during elementary school to include basketball and track alongside football.[9]High school athletics
Herman Moore attended George Washington High School in Danville, Virginia, where he graduated in 1987.[1] Standing at 6 feet 4 inches, Moore emerged as a versatile three-sport athlete, participating in football, basketball, and track and field, which highlighted his athletic prowess and physical attributes early on.[1][10] In football, Moore primarily played as a wide receiver, tight end, flanker, and kicker for the Eagles, leading the team in receptions and receiving yards during his senior year. He set a school record with a 48-yard field goal and made a game-sealing interception of a Hail Mary pass in the end zone during his final high school game against Albemarle High School, a play that underscored his leaping ability and ball skills. Primarily positioned as a kicker and tight end earlier in his high school career, Moore's transition to wide receiver showcased his growing talent as a pass catcher.[11][9][3] Moore was a key contributor on the varsity basketball team, where his height and athleticism made him a standout player, though specific scoring or rebounding metrics from his tenure are not widely documented. In track and field, he competed in the high jump, clearing over 7 feet, which qualified him for state-level competitions and demonstrated his explosive vertical leap; he still holds the school record in the event.[11][10] In September 2025, Moore was inducted into the inaugural Danville Public Schools Hall of Fame.[12] Moore's high school performances drew interest from college recruiters, emphasizing his versatility as a tall, multi-dimensional athlete capable of excelling in multiple positions. Initially committed to Virginia Tech, his recruitment shifted after the pivotal interception against Albemarle caught the attention of University of Virginia assistant coach Tom Sherman, leading to an offer from UVA and a signing with the Cavaliers over the Hokies.[11][9]College at the University of Virginia
Herman Moore enrolled at the University of Virginia in 1987, majoring in rhetoric and communication studies, a field that emphasized skills in public speaking, media, and interpersonal dynamics often applicable to business contexts.[13][14] As a student-athlete, Moore balanced rigorous athletic demands with his academic responsibilities, maintaining the eligibility required by the NCAA to compete in intercollegiate sports while focusing on coursework in rhetoric and communications. His ability to manage this dual role underscored the discipline needed to succeed in a competitive university environment.[15] Moore engaged in campus life through his involvement in the athletic community, though specific student organizations beyond athletics are not prominently documented in available records. In 1991, Moore graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in rhetoric and communication studies, equipping him with foundational knowledge in persuasive communication and strategic messaging that later supported his transition into business entrepreneurship and public speaking.[14][13]College career
Football achievements
Herman Moore redshirted his freshman year in 1987 before emerging as a key contributor for the Virginia Cavaliers under head coach George Welsh. As a redshirt freshman in 1988, he appeared in 10 games primarily as a backup wide receiver, recording 24 receptions for 466 yards and 4 touchdowns. He transitioned to a full-time starter in 1989 and 1990, forming a dynamic "Moore-to-Moore" connection with quarterback Shawn Moore that propelled Virginia's offense during a period of program elevation.[16][17] In 1989, Moore broke out with 36 receptions for 848 yards and a school-record 10 touchdowns over 12 games, earning second-team All-ACC honors and helping the Cavaliers achieve a 10-3 record and their first 10-win season in program history. His performance earned him recognition as one of the top receivers in the ACC, contributing to Virginia's appearance in the 1990 Florida Citrus Bowl, where he scored on a 4-yard reception in a 21-31 loss to Illinois. The following year, 1990, marked his pinnacle as a First-Team All-American and first-team All-ACC selection, with 54 receptions for 1,190 yards—still the UVA single-season record—and 13 touchdowns in 11 regular-season games, finishing sixth in Heisman Trophy voting. These efforts were instrumental in Virginia's 8-3-1 regular season, a No. 1 national ranking for three weeks, and a berth in the 1991 Sugar Bowl, though they fell 22-23 to Tennessee.[16][18][19][20][21][22] Over his three playing seasons, Moore amassed 114 receptions for 2,504 yards and 27 touchdowns, establishing UVA career records for receiving yards and touchdown receptions that stood as benchmarks for future Cavaliers players. His athleticism, honed from high school track success, allowed him to excel in contested catches and deep routes, significantly boosting team morale and offensive output during Welsh's tenure, which saw Virginia emerge as an ACC contender. Moore's contributions were pivotal to the program's most successful stretch, including back-to-back bowl appearances and heightened national visibility.[16][15][23]Track and field success
As a dual-sport athlete at the University of Virginia, Herman Moore competed for the Cavaliers' track and field team in the high jump, balancing the demands of both seasons to build his overall athletic prowess. His track participation during the winter and spring helped maintain peak conditioning for football, with winter training regimens focused on explosive power and speed development that directly translated to improved agility and leaping ability on the gridiron. This dual commitment enhanced his profile among NFL scouts, who valued his rare combination of size, vertical explosiveness, and quickness honed through track work.[9] Moore's standout achievements came in the high jump, where he established himself as one of the ACC's top performers. He won the indoor high jump title at the Atlantic Coast Conference championships in 1988 and 1990, clearing heights that showcased his exceptional athleticism despite limited dedicated practice time due to football obligations.[24] In 1990, Moore also captured the outdoor ACC high jump championship, further solidifying his conference dominance. That same year, he set the UVA indoor high jump record at 7 feet 3 inches, a mark that held for over three decades until it was surpassed in 2020. His outdoor personal best of 7 feet 2.25 inches from 1988 also ranked among the program's all-time top performances. These jumps qualified him for NCAA East Regional competitions, highlighting his potential on a national stage.[25][26][27][28] Moore's track success, including his ACC titles and school records, underscored his versatility as an athlete, with the high jump in particular demonstrating the vertical leap that became a hallmark of his professional football career.[3]NFL career
Detroit Lions tenure
Herman Moore was selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round, tenth overall, of the 1991 NFL Draft out of the University of Virginia.[1] As a rookie, he appeared in 13 games primarily as a backup wide receiver, recording 11 receptions for 135 yards.[1] Moore saw increased playing time in 1992 but transitioned to a full-time starter in 1993, when he posted 61 catches for 935 yards and six touchdowns, helping the Lions secure a playoff berth as NFC Central Division champions.[1][2] Moore's tenure peaked from 1994 to 1997, a period marked by exceptional productivity and recognition. In 1995, he set the then-NFL single-season receptions record with 123 receptions for 1,686 yards and 14 touchdowns, leading the league in both receptions and yards while earning First-Team All-Pro honors and a Pro Bowl selection.[1] He repeated as the NFL receptions leader in 1997 with 104 catches and became the first player in league history to achieve 100 receptions in three consecutive seasons (1995–1997).[2] During this stretch, Moore earned four straight Pro Bowl nods (1994–1997) and three First-Team All-Pro selections (1995–1997), contributing significantly to the Lions' postseason success, including a playoff debut in 1991 with six receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown en route to the NFC Championship Game, as well as appearances in 1995 (seven receptions for 133 yards and a touchdown in the Wild Card round) and 1997 (4 receptions for 44 yards in the Wild Card loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers).[1][2] In his later years with the Lions (1998–2001), Moore battled injuries that hampered his production, including a knee injury in 1999 that limited him to eight games, a shoulder issue in 2000, and a torn abdominal muscle in 2001 that sidelined him after three games.[1][2] He agreed to a contract restructuring prior to the 2001 season but was released by the team that offseason.[29] Over 11 seasons with Detroit, Moore amassed 670 receptions for 9,174 yards and 62 touchdowns, establishing himself as the franchise's all-time leader in those categories at the time of his departure.[1][2]New York Giants stint
After being released by the Detroit Lions in June 2002 following a year out of the league, Herman Moore signed with the New York Giants as a free agent on November 12, 2002, to provide veteran depth at wide receiver amid injuries to Ron Dixon and Tim Carter.[30][31] At age 33, Moore was brought in to offer experienced leadership and potential production in an offense led by quarterback Kerry Collins, though his role was initially projected as situational given his extended absence from game action since 2000. Moore appeared on the Giants' active roster for three games but was inactive for two and played in only one, recording zero receptions on three targets for no yards, hampered by his lack of recent playing time and the team's established depth chart featuring Amani Toomer and Jeremy Shockey.[32][33] Coach Jim Fassel had expressed optimism about integrating Moore quickly, but the veteran's conditioning after over a year away limited his contributions, and he saw minimal snaps in a locker room focused on a playoff push.[31][34] The Giants finished the 2002 season with a 10-6 record, earning a wild-card playoff berth before a 39-38 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, but Moore's brief stint offered little on-field impact.[35] On December 4, 2002, after discussions with Fassel revealed no realistic path to playing time amid the team's need for a cornerback, Moore announced his retirement, placing himself on the reserve-retired list and closing out his 12-year NFL career on a quiet note.[36][37] Reflecting on the experience, Moore noted the mutual decision made sense given the circumstances, allowing him to exit gracefully from a supportive Giants environment while preserving his legacy from prior successes.[38]Career statistics and records
Herman Moore's NFL career spanned 12 seasons from 1991 to 2002, during which he recorded 670 receptions for 9,174 receiving yards and 62 receiving touchdowns across 146 games played, all statistical totals achieved with the Detroit Lions except for one inactive game with the New York Giants in 2002.[1] The following table provides a yearly breakdown of his receiving statistics by season and team:| Season | Team | Games | Receptions | Yards | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | DET | 13 | 11 | 135 | 0 |
| 1992 | DET | 12 | 51 | 966 | 4 |
| 1993 | DET | 15 | 61 | 935 | 6 |
| 1994 | DET | 16 | 72 | 1,173 | 11 |
| 1995 | DET | 16 | 123 | 1,686 | 14 |
| 1996 | DET | 16 | 106 | 1,296 | 9 |
| 1997 | DET | 16 | 104 | 1,293 | 8 |
| 1998 | DET | 15 | 82 | 983 | 5 |
| 1999 | DET | 8 | 16 | 197 | 2 |
| 2000 | DET | 15 | 40 | 434 | 3 |
| 2001 | DET | 3 | 4 | 76 | 0 |
| 2002 | NYG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | - | 146 | 670 | 9,174 | 62 |
Post-NFL life
Business ventures
After retiring from the NFL in 2002, Herman Moore transitioned into entrepreneurship, leveraging his professional earnings to launch business initiatives. In 2003, he founded HJM Enterprises LLC, through which he acquired 17 Cinnabon franchises across Michigan and Florida, owning all such locations in those states by the mid-2000s.[43][44] He managed daily operations, oversaw expansion efforts, and navigated the franchising model for over five years, building expertise in retail management and multi-unit ownership.[5] In 2013, Moore established Team 84 LLC, a certified minority-owned holding company named after his Lions jersey number, which operates a portfolio of interdependent businesses spanning technology services, staffing, printing and promotional products, manufacturing, e-commerce, marketing, and branding.[45][2] Through Team 84 and its subsidiaries, such as Team Business Solutions and Stack Brands, Moore has focused on concept development, business intelligence, and consulting for corporate partnerships, accumulating over a decade of experience in these areas by 2025.[4][46] He has also pursued targeted investments, including a stake in the shoppable video platform Clicktivated in 2020, to support innovative tech-driven ventures.[47] Moore's shift from athlete to executive has included active involvement in speaking engagements, where he shares insights on business leadership, resilience, and entrepreneurial transitions with corporate teams, nonprofits, and aspiring professionals.[4] As of 2025, he continues to oversee operations at Team 84 LLC, managing its diverse portfolio while advising entrepreneurship programs and maintaining his role as a serial entrepreneur in the Detroit area.[48][49]Philanthropy and community involvement
Following his NFL retirement, Herman Moore founded the Tackle Life Foundation in 2011, a nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping adolescents aged 11-18 with essential life skills, including mental health awareness, nutritional education, and leadership development, particularly targeting underserved youth in Michigan and beyond to foster future success.[50][4] The foundation organizes programs such as college preparation workshops, mentorship sessions, and experiential activities like the annual Lions Legends Basketball Tour, which combines sports with life lessons to promote personal growth and community engagement.[51][52] Moore has actively supported charitable causes through high-profile initiatives, including launching the $84,000 Challenge for The Salvation Army's Eastern Michigan Division in December 2020, where he personally matched donations up to that amount to aid metro Detroit families facing food insecurity and holiday needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.[53] In July 2025, he joined former Detroit Lions teammate Tim Walton at Genesee County Jail to speak with inmates about resilience, drawing from their own experiences with adversity to inspire hope and personal reinvention among the group.[54] That same year, Moore was named grand marshal for the Electric Light Parade at Lansing's 41st annual Silver Bells in the City event, scheduled for November 21, 2025, leading the holiday procession to promote community spirit and holiday giving in downtown Lansing.[55][56] In leadership capacities, Moore was named the 2025 Spirit of Michigan Community Impact Honoree at the ACE Awards on October 7, recognizing his sustained contributions to Michigan's diverse communities through philanthropy and economic empowerment.[57] He continues ongoing involvement in financial education via The Financial Huddle, a podcast and partnership with Zeal Credit Union launched in February 2025, where he delivers presentations on retirement planning, wealth-building, and financial literacy to empower everyday audiences.[58][59] Additionally, Moore supports Detroit Lions community programs through his foundation's collaborations, including youth outreach and peer support for former players via the team's Lions Legends initiatives.[60] His philanthropic efforts are partly sustained by the success of his business ventures, allowing for expanded impact in youth development and local aid.[61]Awards and honors
NFL accolades
Herman Moore's exceptional performance as a wide receiver earned him numerous accolades during his NFL career, particularly during his peak years with the Detroit Lions. These honors recognized his consistency, productivity, and impact on the field, establishing him as one of the league's premier pass-catchers in the mid-1990s. Moore was selected to the Pro Bowl four consecutive times from 1994 to 1997, representing the NFC as a wide receiver each year, a testament to his sustained excellence in route-running and receiving skills. His All-Pro recognition was equally impressive; he earned First-Team honors from the Associated Press in 1995, 1996, and 1997, highlighting his dominance among peers. On the team level, Moore was named the Detroit Lions' MVP in 1995 following a breakout season that showcased his leadership and statistical leadership. In 1998, he received the Lions' All-Iron Award, which honored his toughness and resilience despite playing through injuries. He was also selected to the Detroit Lions 75th Anniversary Team in 1999. Beyond individual and team awards, Moore led the NFL in receptions with 123 in 1995 and in receiving yards with 1,686 that same year, as well as leading receptions with 104 in 1997, contributions that underscored his value to offensive schemes.Hall of Fame inductions
Moore was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 2010, recognizing his outstanding contributions to football both at the University of Virginia and in the NFL.[3][62] That same year, he received induction into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, honoring his professional achievements with the Detroit Lions, where he set franchise records for receptions and receiving yards during his tenure.[10] In 2018, Moore was inducted into the Pride of the Lions, the Detroit Lions' Ring of Honor, during a halftime ceremony at Ford Field on October 28, alongside Alex Karras and Roger Brown; this accolade celebrates his status as one of the franchise's all-time great wide receivers, highlighted by his four Pro Bowl selections and 1995 NFL receiving yards title.[63][64] Moore's most recent honor came in 2025 as an inaugural inductee into the Danville Public Schools Hall of Fame, acknowledging his roots as a standout athlete at George Washington High School in Danville, Virginia, where he graduated in 1987 before excelling at the collegiate and professional levels.[12][65]References
- https://www.[cbc.ca](/page/CBC.ca)/sports/football/moore-leaves-giants-retires-1.332381
