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Dan Marino
Transforming NFL passing with a 5,084-yard, 48-touchdown season for Miami in 1984.
NFL MVP · Super Bowl appearance
- Born
- 15 September 1961
- Birthplace
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Dan Marino
Dan Marino was the Miami Dolphins’ quarterback for 17 seasons. His fast release and powerful arm produced record-setting passing totals, though a Super Bowl championship remained beyond his reach.
Early life
Pittsburgh upbringing
Starred in football and baseball at Central Catholic High School.
Choosing football
Turned down the Kansas City Royals after being drafted in baseball and attended the University of Pittsburgh.
Career
- 1979
Pittsburgh Panthers
Began his college football career at Pitt.
- 1983
Miami Dolphins
Was drafted in the first round and became the starting quarterback as a rookie.
- 2000
Retirement
Retired after playing his final NFL season in 1999.
- 2002
Broadcasting
Became an analyst on CBS’s The NFL Today.
Achievements
NFL MVP
Set then-season records with 5,084 passing yards and 48 touchdown passes.
Super Bowl appearance
Led Miami to Super Bowl XIX, where the Dolphins lost to San Francisco.
Career passing
Finished with 61,361 passing yards and 420 touchdown passes.
Beyond sport
Family foundation
Established the Dan Marino Foundation with his wife Claire to support people with developmental disabilities.
Screen appearance
Played himself in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Pro Football Hall of Fame ↗Photo: See source. CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
