Dan Marino

One of the Greatest Passers in NFL History. When Dan Marino retired from the Dolphins in 1999 he was considered the NFL’s undisputed All-Time Passing Leader. In his 16-year career he completed 4967 of 8358 passes – 59.4% completion – 61,361 yards and 420 touchdowns. 9-Time Pro Bowler, 3-Time All-Pro and 1984 League MVP he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.

Image Gallery of Dan Marino, Quarterback, Miami Dolphins 1983-1999

Dan Marino sets up to pass behind the protection of All-Pro guard Ed Newman. In 1984, Marino rewrote the record books, becoming the first quarterback to throw for over 5,000 yards in a season. His 5,084 passing yards stood as the NFL record until 2011. That year he also posted staggering numbers: 564 attempts, 362 completions, a 64.2% completion rate, 9.0 yards per attempt, 48 touchdowns, and a 108.9 passer rating. Protecting him up front, Newman was a cornerstone of Miami’s line for 12 seasons, earning four Pro Bowl nods and one All-Pro selection—all with the Dolphins.

A Dan Marino and Mark Duper Celebration. During Marino's rookie season in 1983 he threw a total of 20 touchdown passes - 8 of those went to Mark Duper.

The 1984 NFL MVP, Dan Marino had a career year setting a new NFL single-season passing yards with 5084 yards while leading the league with 362 completions, 48 TD passes, a 9.0 YPA and a 108.9 passer rating.

The first NFL quarterback to throw for over 5,000 yards in a single season. He set that mark in 1984 with 5,084 yards in a 16-game season. The record stood until 2011 - 27 years later.

Hall of Fame defensive tackle of the Dallas Cowboys Randy White has been credited with 52 sacks since Sacks began to officially be kept as an NFL statistic in 1982. His "Un-Official" sack total is believed to be 111. Here he is in hot pursuit of Miami Dolphins signal caller Dan Marino.

Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino hurries a pass from a rush of Hall of Famer defensive end Richard Dent. Dent had a total of 137.5 sacks in his 15 year NFL career plus another 10 during post season play.
He led the NFL in 1985 with 17 sacks and was in the Top 10 among league sack leaders 4 times.

Dolphin Quarterback Dan Marino (#13) is under pressure from Chicago Bears great Dan Hampton (#99).

The face of the Miami Dolphins for 16 seasons. Hall of Fame Quarterback Dan Marino.

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005 after 16 years in the NFL.

The #1 All-Time Quarterback in Miami Dolphins History - Dan Marino.

The #1 Quarterback-Receiver Touchdown Tandem in <a href="http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2016/07/21/the-5-greatest-qbwr-combinations-in-dolphins-history/" target="_blank">Dolphins History</a>. Dan Marino and Mark Clayton combined for 79 touchdowns from 1983 to 1992 when Clayton left to join the Green Bay Packers.
Their 79 touchdowns is also #2 in NFL History as well.

The #1 Quarterback-Receiver Touchdown Tandem in Dolphins History. Dan Marino and Mark Clayton combined for 79 touchdowns from 1983 to 1992 when Clayton left to join the Green Bay Packers. Their 79 touchdowns is also #2 in NFL History as well.

Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins was the first NFL passer to pass for over 5,000 yards in a single regular season. In 1984 he led the league with 5084 yards passing and 48 touchdowns. His QB rating of 108.9 was the best as well.