NFL Photos | NFL Photography Gallery | NFL.com
Dan Marino Through the Years
![Pittsburgh quarterback Dan Marino tries his hand at knocking over wooden bottles with baseballs during some party-time, Jan. 1, 1981, New Orleans, La. Friday night Marino will be tossing footballs against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. (AP Photo/Jackson Bill)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/phi6eqlhzuwlg4719rcq.jpg)
Pittsburgh quarterback Dan Marino tries his hand at knocking over wooden bottles with baseballs during some party-time, Jan. 1, 1981, New Orleans, La. Friday night Marino will be tossing footballs against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. (AP Photo/Jackson Bill)
![Pittsburgh quarterback Dan Marino (13) and tight end John Brown (89) walk off the field arm in arm after Pittsburgh won the Sugar Bowl, Friday, Jan. 2, 1982 in New Orleans. Marino threw a last-minute touchdown pass to Brown, giving Pittsburgh a 24-20 victory over Georgia. Marino was named the Sugar Bowl's Most Valuable Player. (AP Photo)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ljrzvhsfecjlslu2epez.jpg)
Pittsburgh quarterback Dan Marino (13) and tight end John Brown (89) walk off the field arm in arm after Pittsburgh won the Sugar Bowl, Friday, Jan. 2, 1982 in New Orleans. Marino threw a last-minute touchdown pass to Brown, giving Pittsburgh a 24-20 victory over Georgia. Marino was named the Sugar Bowl's Most Valuable Player. (AP Photo)
![University of Pittsburgh quarterback Dan Marino, left, is greeted by Jim Brock, the executive Vice President of the Cotton Bowl, after the Panthers arrived at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, Friday, Dec. 18, 1982, Grapevine, Texas. Pitt will work out in Fort Worth, Texas, in preparation for the Cotton Bowl Game January 1 in Dallas against Southern Methodist University. (AP Photo/Ron Heflin)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/vpb48ajemlug4ffms1df.jpg)
University of Pittsburgh quarterback Dan Marino, left, is greeted by Jim Brock, the executive Vice President of the Cotton Bowl, after the Panthers arrived at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, Friday, Dec. 18, 1982, Grapevine, Texas. Pitt will work out in Fort Worth, Texas, in preparation for the Cotton Bowl Game January 1 in Dallas against Southern Methodist University. (AP Photo/Ron Heflin)
![University of Pittsburgh quarterback Dan Marino, left, is presented a western hat by Lori Ogden, Saturday, Dec. 18, 1982, Forth Worth, Texas. Pitt is in Fort Worth practicing for the Cotton Bowl game January 1 against Southern Methodist University. It is a tradition for the Cotton Bowl to present every player with a hat. (AP Photo/Ron Heflin)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/rbwcwc00ytiluue1gjnk.jpg)
University of Pittsburgh quarterback Dan Marino, left, is presented a western hat by Lori Ogden, Saturday, Dec. 18, 1982, Forth Worth, Texas. Pitt is in Fort Worth practicing for the Cotton Bowl game January 1 against Southern Methodist University. It is a tradition for the Cotton Bowl to present every player with a hat. (AP Photo/Ron Heflin)
![University of Pittsburgh quarterback Dan Marino indicates his feelings after his team scored their last touchdown in a 47-3 shellacking of Rutgers at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Nov. 7, 1981. The Panthers should retain their number one rating in the polls. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/s01memphbnrcjl2qsnb2.jpg)
University of Pittsburgh quarterback Dan Marino indicates his feelings after his team scored their last touchdown in a 47-3 shellacking of Rutgers at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Nov. 7, 1981. The Panthers should retain their number one rating in the polls. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
![University of Pittsburgh quarterback Dan Marino draws up a play on a blackboard at a press conference, Sept. 24, 1981, Pittsburgh, Pa. Marino has just set new school records for passing. (AP Photo/Keith B. Srakocic)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/q14wnnmluwxgt8kqfb26.jpg)
University of Pittsburgh quarterback Dan Marino draws up a play on a blackboard at a press conference, Sept. 24, 1981, Pittsburgh, Pa. Marino has just set new school records for passing. (AP Photo/Keith B. Srakocic)
![University of Pittsburgh quarterback Dan Marino, right, and tight end Benjie Pryor pause during a practice session at Arizona State?s Sun Devil Stadium, Monday, Dec. 24, 1979, Tempe, Az. Tuesday they will play the University of Arizona in the Fiesta Bowl. (AP Photo/Saxon)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/yhorhqavitm0gvjwyl3d.jpg)
University of Pittsburgh quarterback Dan Marino, right, and tight end Benjie Pryor pause during a practice session at Arizona State?s Sun Devil Stadium, Monday, Dec. 24, 1979, Tempe, Az. Tuesday they will play the University of Arizona in the Fiesta Bowl. (AP Photo/Saxon)
![Pittsburgh's quarterback Dan Marino looks for a receiver as he goes up against Syracuse in first half action, Nov. 3, 1979 in Pittsburgh. The freshman signal-caller threw for two touchdowns in his first varsity start. Marino led the 12th-ranked Panthers to a 28-21 victory. (AP Photo/Bill Lyons)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/hz9zbaogfau9bpebjjgf.jpg)
Pittsburgh's quarterback Dan Marino looks for a receiver as he goes up against Syracuse in first half action, Nov. 3, 1979 in Pittsburgh. The freshman signal-caller threw for two touchdowns in his first varsity start. Marino led the 12th-ranked Panthers to a 28-21 victory. (AP Photo/Bill Lyons)
![University of Pittsburgh freshman Dan Marino (13) a former standout player at the city?s Central Catholic High School will be trying to unset junior Rick Trocano from the quarterback job, August 23, 1979, Pittsburgh, Pa. Fall football drills for Pitt open Friday at Edinboro. (AP Photo/JDL)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/mqgidknhlyyh5zmtgcce.jpg)
University of Pittsburgh freshman Dan Marino (13) a former standout player at the city?s Central Catholic High School will be trying to unset junior Rick Trocano from the quarterback job, August 23, 1979, Pittsburgh, Pa. Fall football drills for Pitt open Friday at Edinboro. (AP Photo/JDL)
![Pittsburgh quarterback Dan Marino, left, grins as he gets a pat on the head along the sideline late in the game against temple, Saturday, Nov. 21, 1981, Philadelphia, Pa. Marino threw for 249 yds and four touchdowns as the number one Panthers beat temple 35-0. It was announced after the game by Pittsburgh Jackie Sherrill that the Panthers will go to the Sugar Bowl on New Year�s Day. (AP Photo/Clem Murray)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/hdxy34jfc76mn9xsmyhw.jpg)
Pittsburgh quarterback Dan Marino, left, grins as he gets a pat on the head along the sideline late in the game against temple, Saturday, Nov. 21, 1981, Philadelphia, Pa. Marino threw for 249 yds and four touchdowns as the number one Panthers beat temple 35-0. It was announced after the game by Pittsburgh Jackie Sherrill that the Panthers will go to the Sugar Bowl on New Year�s Day. (AP Photo/Clem Murray)
![The arm of Pittsburgh's 6-foot-4 quarterback Dan Marino, shown Dec. 31, 1981, will be a big factor in the game against second-ranked Georgia in the Sugar Bowl New Year's at New Orleans, Louisiana. Marino, who holds ten school passing records, is shown warming up in the Superdome. (AP Photo/Jack Thornell)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/yyn7leudq3ayb7wizma3.jpg)
The arm of Pittsburgh's 6-foot-4 quarterback Dan Marino, shown Dec. 31, 1981, will be a big factor in the game against second-ranked Georgia in the Sugar Bowl New Year's at New Orleans, Louisiana. Marino, who holds ten school passing records, is shown warming up in the Superdome. (AP Photo/Jack Thornell)
![Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Dan Marino, left, reacts with teammates during opening-day workouts at the Dolphin training camp, Monday, July 12, 1983, Miami, Fla. Marino, former University of Pittsburgh star, was the Dolphins? first-round draft pick. He signed with the club Saturday. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/yhdvbx6cs1dndysnavot.jpg)
Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Dan Marino, left, reacts with teammates during opening-day workouts at the Dolphin training camp, Monday, July 12, 1983, Miami, Fla. Marino, former University of Pittsburgh star, was the Dolphins? first-round draft pick. He signed with the club Saturday. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)
![University of Pittsburgh quarterback Dan Marino (13) makes his move to elude the tackle attempt by Southern Methodist University defensive end Russell Washington, right, during first quarter action in the Cotton Bowl, Jan. 1, 1983 in Dallas. Marino gained two yards on the scramble. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/n7qzmqhr4ugbs2ygeaoe.jpg)
University of Pittsburgh quarterback Dan Marino (13) makes his move to elude the tackle attempt by Southern Methodist University defensive end Russell Washington, right, during first quarter action in the Cotton Bowl, Jan. 1, 1983 in Dallas. Marino gained two yards on the scramble. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
![Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino holds the Dapper Dan Award before a dinner which honored him as Pittsburgh native, was also a stand-out quarterback at the University of Pittsburgh, Sunday, Feb. 5, 1984, Pittsburgh, Pa. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/obgp0ednaplhlwrg30nu.jpg)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino holds the Dapper Dan Award before a dinner which honored him as Pittsburgh native, was also a stand-out quarterback at the University of Pittsburgh, Sunday, Feb. 5, 1984, Pittsburgh, Pa. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
![Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino, right, hands some boxes of Brooks shoes to Father Philip DeCarlo that are to be distributed to Pittsburgh area unemployed steelworkers� children under an agreement with Brooks to donate pairs of shoes for every touchdown Marino scored, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 1984, Pittsburgh, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith B. Srakocic)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/rkxkw8akrp51k527qd8p.jpg)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino, right, hands some boxes of Brooks shoes to Father Philip DeCarlo that are to be distributed to Pittsburgh area unemployed steelworkers� children under an agreement with Brooks to donate pairs of shoes for every touchdown Marino scored, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 1984, Pittsburgh, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith B. Srakocic)
![Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino with coach Don Shula in 1995. (Al Messerschmidt/NFL)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/sfvunrmriil9n6ggcprd.jpg)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino with coach Don Shula in 1995. (Al Messerschmidt/NFL)
![Miami Dolphins Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino in action during the 1984 season. (National Football League)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/afy6obheekwdodhsockd.jpg)
Miami Dolphins Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino in action during the 1984 season. (National Football League)
![Quarterback Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins listens to head coach Don Shula during an offensive meeting during training camp. (Manny Rubio/NFL)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ckrcklgqj14x7laxhz2e.jpg)
Quarterback Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins listens to head coach Don Shula during an offensive meeting during training camp. (Manny Rubio/NFL)
![MIAMI - 1986: Quarterback Dan Marino #13 of the Miami Dolphins smiles as he holds the ball during a game against the Atlanta Falcons in 1986 at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. Falcons won 20-14. (Photo by Bob Martin/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/kbl7urmntz2hmfyfda6m.jpg)
MIAMI - 1986: Quarterback Dan Marino #13 of the Miami Dolphins smiles as he holds the ball during a game against the Atlanta Falcons in 1986 at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. Falcons won 20-14. (Photo by Bob Martin/Getty Images)
![18 Sep 1988: Quarterback Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins prepares to pass the ball during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, Florida. The Dolphins won the game 24-17. (Photo by Allen Steele /Allsport)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/q8jbbg4wipvwhncjqcuy.jpg)
18 Sep 1988: Quarterback Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins prepares to pass the ball during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, Florida. The Dolphins won the game 24-17. (Photo by Allen Steele /Allsport)
![Miami Dolphins Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino looks for an open man during a 37-10 victory over the Buffalo Bills on October 4, 1992, at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. (Peter Brouillet/NFL)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/yhrwwgugrkhzyckotvcc.jpg)
Miami Dolphins Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino looks for an open man during a 37-10 victory over the Buffalo Bills on October 4, 1992, at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. (Peter Brouillet/NFL)
![Quarterback Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins looks downfield for an open man in a 0 to 20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on November 25, 1999. (James D. Smith/NFL)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/klwojhvnhl1cza9staoa.jpg)
Quarterback Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins looks downfield for an open man in a 0 to 20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on November 25, 1999. (James D. Smith/NFL)
![Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino poses with his bust during the 2005 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement induction ceremonies on 8/7/2005. (Kevin Terrell/NFL)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/reiazgznzcptxppeawyt.jpg)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino poses with his bust during the 2005 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement induction ceremonies on 8/7/2005. (Kevin Terrell/NFL)
![Miami Dolphins Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino (13) scans the field during Super Bowl XIX, a 38-16 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on January 20, 1985, at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California. (Rob Brown/NFL)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/h0esg6zanef9vbfeep7i.jpg)
Miami Dolphins Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino (13) scans the field during Super Bowl XIX, a 38-16 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on January 20, 1985, at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California. (Rob Brown/NFL)
![12 Nov 1995: Dan Marino #13 of the Miami Dolphins calls the count during a game against the New England Patriots at the Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, Florida. The Patriots defeated the Dolphins 34-17. (Scott Halleran/Allsport)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/y4fbwi4bqe7crcfamnff.jpg)
12 Nov 1995: Dan Marino #13 of the Miami Dolphins calls the count during a game against the New England Patriots at the Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, Florida. The Patriots defeated the Dolphins 34-17. (Scott Halleran/Allsport)
![10 Oct 1999: Quarterback Dan Marino #13 of the Miami Dolphins talks to the referee during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Dolphins defeated the Colts 34-31. (Matthew Stockman/Allsport)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/iama03q1c2608onhp3xv.jpg)
10 Oct 1999: Quarterback Dan Marino #13 of the Miami Dolphins talks to the referee during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Dolphins defeated the Colts 34-31. (Matthew Stockman/Allsport)
![Quarterbacks Brett Favre and Dan Marino talk during pregame before a 0 to 20 win over the Miami Dolphins on July 26, 1997 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (James V. Biever/NFL)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/upvpzw85l3gfl1xvgeyf.jpg)
Quarterbacks Brett Favre and Dan Marino talk during pregame before a 0 to 20 win over the Miami Dolphins on July 26, 1997 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (James V. Biever/NFL)
![SAN DIEGO, CA - JANUARY 8: Quarterback Dan Marino #13 of the Miami Dolphins throws a pass against the San Diego Chargers in the 1994 AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Jack Murphy Stadium on January 8, 1994 in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Dolphins 22-21. (National Football League)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/p4rjzebrxnggld4zm43f.jpg)
SAN DIEGO, CA - JANUARY 8: Quarterback Dan Marino #13 of the Miami Dolphins throws a pass against the San Diego Chargers in the 1994 AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Jack Murphy Stadium on January 8, 1994 in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Dolphins 22-21. (National Football League)
![Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino with coach Don Shula and Don Strock (10) in 1985. (Al Messerschmidt/NFL)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ynljvuddimdxm8euqw85.jpg)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino with coach Don Shula and Don Strock (10) in 1985. (Al Messerschmidt/NFL)
![Former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino carries the Olympic flame down Miami's Biscayne Boulevard, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001, to conclude Olympic torch run festivities in South Florida. (AP Photo/Andy Newman)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/qgejlpbdivsiht3nu1ij.jpg)
Former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino carries the Olympic flame down Miami's Biscayne Boulevard, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001, to conclude Olympic torch run festivities in South Florida. (AP Photo/Andy Newman)
![NFL Quarterback Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins poses for a portrait 1995
Joe Robbie Stadium
(AP Photo/Tom DiPace)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ixoi6zcszp7edoa4wgx1.jpg)
NFL Quarterback Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins poses for a portrait 1995 Joe Robbie Stadium (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)
![Rookie NFL Quarterback Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins
at the Orangebowl in Miami Fl.1983
(AP Photo/Tom DiPace)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/kfn1noaydqfytqcpvv3q.jpg)
Rookie NFL Quarterback Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins at the Orangebowl in Miami Fl.1983 (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)
![Dan Marino signs autographs during the American Century Golf Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev., on Thursday, July 16, 2009. (AP Photo/Brad Horn)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/bvwhbmef6sk4yipqeoum.jpg)
Dan Marino signs autographs during the American Century Golf Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev., on Thursday, July 16, 2009. (AP Photo/Brad Horn)
![MIAMI, FL - MARCH 30: Quarterback Dan Marino #13 of the Miami Dolphins poses with his son Daniel for their NFL ProLine Profile card, on March 30, 1993 in Miami, Florida. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/qhsj78kpxi0i1gdm4cjj.jpg)
MIAMI, FL - MARCH 30: Quarterback Dan Marino #13 of the Miami Dolphins poses with his son Daniel for their NFL ProLine Profile card, on March 30, 1993 in Miami, Florida. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
![Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins sets to throw a pass during the Dolphins 22-21 loss to the San Diego Chargers in the 1994 AFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 8, 1995 at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. 1994 AFC Divisional Playoff Game - Miami Dolphins vs San Diego Chargers - January 8, 1995 (AP Photo/NFL Photos)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/uzclmxwulsgtfk9thg8o.jpg)
Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins sets to throw a pass during the Dolphins 22-21 loss to the San Diego Chargers in the 1994 AFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 8, 1995 at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. 1994 AFC Divisional Playoff Game - Miami Dolphins vs San Diego Chargers - January 8, 1995 (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
![AFC Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins is set to throw a pass during the AFC's 23-20 overtime victory over the NFC in the 1993 NFL Pro Bowl played on February 7, 1993 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ucaxztctmbql3bzkaapw.jpg)
AFC Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins is set to throw a pass during the AFC's 23-20 overtime victory over the NFC in the 1993 NFL Pro Bowl played on February 7, 1993 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
![American Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino. Marino played for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League from 1983-1999. He drove the Dolphins into the playoffs ten times and despite never being on a Super Bowl-winning team, he is recognized as one of the greatest quarterbacks in American football history. (AP Photo/Marc Serota)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/aarzqokzg1pzb6tkwnev.jpg)
American Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino. Marino played for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League from 1983-1999. He drove the Dolphins into the playoffs ten times and despite never being on a Super Bowl-winning team, he is recognized as one of the greatest quarterbacks in American football history. (AP Photo/Marc Serota)
![Miami Dolphins legendary quarterback Dan Marino prepares to fly an F-16 Thunderbird Jet in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in a photo taken in 1995. (AP Photo/Marc Serota)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/wbas94yfqdw4pgb208ri.jpg)
Miami Dolphins legendary quarterback Dan Marino prepares to fly an F-16 Thunderbird Jet in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in a photo taken in 1995. (AP Photo/Marc Serota)
![Dan Marino, quarterback for the Miami Dolphins is shown in action against Pittsburgh Steelers, Oct. 8, 1984. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/tcrlkuqnpmdyvtxnwk3g.jpg)
Dan Marino, quarterback for the Miami Dolphins is shown in action against Pittsburgh Steelers, Oct. 8, 1984. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)
![Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino (13) scrambles during the NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets on November 4, 1984 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Dolphins won the game 31-17. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/nnejcalvkmvenakhediq.jpg)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino (13) scrambles during the NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets on November 4, 1984 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Dolphins won the game 31-17. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
![Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino (13) hands off to Woody Bennett (34) during the NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and the San Diego Chargers on November 25, 1984 in San Diego, California. The Chargers won the game 34-28. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/yge2pduyrfbu1m3hahmv.jpg)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino (13) hands off to Woody Bennett (34) during the NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and the San Diego Chargers on November 25, 1984 in San Diego, California. The Chargers won the game 34-28. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
![Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino stretches out his leg at the start of practice as the Dolphins prepare to meet Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 31, 1984, Miami, Fla. (AP Photo/Raul De Molina)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/f7semh1jnwokvp0gynbt.jpg)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino stretches out his leg at the start of practice as the Dolphins prepare to meet Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 31, 1984, Miami, Fla. (AP Photo/Raul De Molina)
![A 1985 photo of Dan Marino, Miami Dolphins quarterback (AP Photo)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/tjhb5xq3xgqgtxclp9qs.jpg)
A 1985 photo of Dan Marino, Miami Dolphins quarterback (AP Photo)
![Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins, who was voted the NFL?s MVP for 1984, holds trophy in New York, Jan. 7, 1985. (AP Photo/Dave Pickoff)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/iogysvwhsx79dllyekmv.jpg)
Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins, who was voted the NFL?s MVP for 1984, holds trophy in New York, Jan. 7, 1985. (AP Photo/Dave Pickoff)
![Dan Marino, Miami Dolphins quarterback. smiles as he sports a Super Bowl XIX hat during practice at the team?s Miami training camp, Jan. 8, 1985. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ugveir6a346o7ho163du.jpg)
Dan Marino, Miami Dolphins quarterback. smiles as he sports a Super Bowl XIX hat during practice at the team?s Miami training camp, Jan. 8, 1985. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
![Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino heads toward the practice field in Miami, Fla., bypassing camera-toting admirers and a poster wishing the team good luck in the Super Bowl, made by local elementary school children, Jan. 9, 1985. The team will work but daily in Miami until next Monday when they depart for Oakland, California, where they will practice for the January 20 Super Bowl game against the San Francisco 49ers. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/gdcznp8snhnanrcut7ua.jpg)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino heads toward the practice field in Miami, Fla., bypassing camera-toting admirers and a poster wishing the team good luck in the Super Bowl, made by local elementary school children, Jan. 9, 1985. The team will work but daily in Miami until next Monday when they depart for Oakland, California, where they will practice for the January 20 Super Bowl game against the San Francisco 49ers. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
![Miami Dolphins quarterback Danny Marino, center, rides an escalator upon arrival at a hotel after flying in from Miami for the Super Bowl this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers at night, Monday, Jan. 14, 1985, Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/jhfdjcygrwjv40rslkzh.jpg)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Danny Marino, center, rides an escalator upon arrival at a hotel after flying in from Miami for the Super Bowl this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers at night, Monday, Jan. 14, 1985, Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)
![Dan Marino, Dolphins quarterback gives team members cigars as they sit on a jet bound for Super Bowl XIX, Jan. 14, 1985. Back-up quarterback Don Strock holds a movie camera. (AP Photo/Raul de Molina)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/zytnqioslbtj4yx5mtfv.jpg)
Dan Marino, Dolphins quarterback gives team members cigars as they sit on a jet bound for Super Bowl XIX, Jan. 14, 1985. Back-up quarterback Don Strock holds a movie camera. (AP Photo/Raul de Molina)
![Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino, left, and Coach Don Shula get together for photographers during media day at Oakland Stadium Tuesday, Jan. 15, 1985, Oakland, Calif. The Dolphins play the San Francisco 49ers Sunday in Super Bowl XIX to be played at Stanford Stadium in nearby Palo Alto. (AP Photo)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/h0ulcxyyjqwnalk0vnie.jpg)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino, left, and Coach Don Shula get together for photographers during media day at Oakland Stadium Tuesday, Jan. 15, 1985, Oakland, Calif. The Dolphins play the San Francisco 49ers Sunday in Super Bowl XIX to be played at Stanford Stadium in nearby Palo Alto. (AP Photo)
![Dan Marino, quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, answers a question during press conference, Jan. 15, 1985. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/zthkzyc6xqzjtbw5kiac.jpg)
Dan Marino, quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, answers a question during press conference, Jan. 15, 1985. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)
![Dan Marino, quarterback. for the Dolphins talks to reporters in the locker room at the Super Bowl XIX against the San Francisco 49ers in Palo Alto, California, Jan. 20, 1985. (AP Photo)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/evzdlj55njtw7gii4hqq.jpg)
Dan Marino, quarterback. for the Dolphins talks to reporters in the locker room at the Super Bowl XIX against the San Francisco 49ers in Palo Alto, California, Jan. 20, 1985. (AP Photo)
![Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino is shown with his new bride Claire Veazey on their wedding day, Jan. 30, 1985, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/qoirc4zhtkrzrosb0w0c.jpg)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino is shown with his new bride Claire Veazey on their wedding day, Jan. 30, 1985, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)
![Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino and his new wife Claire Veazey are shown following their wedding, Jan. 30, 1985 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/nzwql2fdnwwkk2v9kfxc.jpg)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino and his new wife Claire Veazey are shown following their wedding, Jan. 30, 1985 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)
![Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino holds the Bert Bell Award which is presented by the Robert W. Maxwell Memorial Football Club to the NFL?s outstanding player of the year, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 1985, Philadelphia, Pa. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ifebwniizop52aqx4vut.jpg)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino holds the Bert Bell Award which is presented by the Robert W. Maxwell Memorial Football Club to the NFL?s outstanding player of the year, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 1985, Philadelphia, Pa. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
![Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino runs with the ball yelling to his teammates as 49ers Dwaine Board closes in during NFL game, Nov. 6, 1985. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/kzem9yzgiohsaxfzadjq.jpg)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino runs with the ball yelling to his teammates as 49ers Dwaine Board closes in during NFL game, Nov. 6, 1985. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
![Miami Dolphins quarterback, Dan Marino (13), is pictured during a friendly encounter with two London Police Constables, Dennis Grey, right, and John Lugg, left, during a training session at Crystal Palace,Tuesday, July 26, 1988, London, England. The Miami Dolphins will meet the San Francisco 49?ers in a match at London?s Wembley Stadium, Sunday 31st July. (AP Photo/Doug Jennings)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/k8fglt91nnqtvzegilsa.jpg)
Miami Dolphins quarterback, Dan Marino (13), is pictured during a friendly encounter with two London Police Constables, Dennis Grey, right, and John Lugg, left, during a training session at Crystal Palace,Tuesday, July 26, 1988, London, England. The Miami Dolphins will meet the San Francisco 49?ers in a match at London?s Wembley Stadium, Sunday 31st July. (AP Photo/Doug Jennings)
![New England Patriots quarterback Doug Flutie greets Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino as he heads to the locker room following their game in Foxboro, Mass, Nov. 7, 1988. The Patriots won, 21-10. (AP Photo/Jim Gerberich)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/yojfjyrj9obpcrzyatnf.jpg)
New England Patriots quarterback Doug Flutie greets Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino as he heads to the locker room following their game in Foxboro, Mass, Nov. 7, 1988. The Patriots won, 21-10. (AP Photo/Jim Gerberich)
![The AFC's Dan Marino (13) throws a pass during the 1993 Pro Bowl between the AFC and the NFC on February 7, 1993 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The AFC won the game 23-20. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/e4mrtts1ky4nexztfzhe.jpg)
The AFC's Dan Marino (13) throws a pass during the 1993 Pro Bowl between the AFC and the NFC on February 7, 1993 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The AFC won the game 23-20. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
![Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins, center, stands on crutches while conversing with teammates on the sidelines of their game with the Cleveland Browns, Oct. 10, 1993, Cleveland, Ohio. Marino was injured in the first half and had to be taken out. (AP Photo/Jeff Glidden)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/bqwe70tov3homeom632j.jpg)
Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins, center, stands on crutches while conversing with teammates on the sidelines of their game with the Cleveland Browns, Oct. 10, 1993, Cleveland, Ohio. Marino was injured in the first half and had to be taken out. (AP Photo/Jeff Glidden)
![Miami Dolphins? quarterback Dan Marino laughs during a light workout at the team?s training facility, Friday, April 29, 1994, Davie, Fla. Marino is recovering from surgery to his Achilles tendon which knocked him out of action midway through this past season. The Dolphins are holding a three-day mini camp for rookies and veterans. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/uyzwsqr0qqjnzpdpuibo.jpg)
Miami Dolphins? quarterback Dan Marino laughs during a light workout at the team?s training facility, Friday, April 29, 1994, Davie, Fla. Marino is recovering from surgery to his Achilles tendon which knocked him out of action midway through this past season. The Dolphins are holding a three-day mini camp for rookies and veterans. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)
![Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino removes his helmet after throwing the winning touchdown against the New York Jets during fourth quarter action at Giants Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 27, 199, East Rutherford, N.J. The Dolphins defeated the Jets 28-24. (AP Photo/Eric Miller)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/rnpvypkbpvnco3rl4h9k.jpg)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino removes his helmet after throwing the winning touchdown against the New York Jets during fourth quarter action at Giants Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 27, 199, East Rutherford, N.J. The Dolphins defeated the Jets 28-24. (AP Photo/Eric Miller)
![Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino, left, walks off the field with Fudge Brown, of the Dolphins public relations department, after the Dolphins defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 27-17, in Miami, Saturday, Dec. 31, 1994. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/qwma0mf9yyzroiqotdjy.jpg)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino, left, walks off the field with Fudge Brown, of the Dolphins public relations department, after the Dolphins defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 27-17, in Miami, Saturday, Dec. 31, 1994. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)