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Dan Marino

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    Dan Marino's life

  • Dan Marino was born

    Dan Marino was born
    Dan Marino was born on September 16, 1961. This little boy would grow up to be one of the best football players of all time.
  • Dan Marino becomes varsity quarterback.

    Dan Marino becomes varsity quarterback.
    Dan Marino was named the starting quarterback for the Central Catholic varsity football team.
  • Dan Marino drafted into the MLB.

    Dan Marino drafted into the MLB.
    Dan Marino was drafted into the MLB in the fourth round to the Kansas City Royals.
  • Dan Marino attends the University of Pittsburgh

    Dan Marino attends the University of Pittsburgh
    Dan Marino starts his major football career at the University of Pittsburgh. He will go down in history as one of the greatest quarterbacks in Pitt history.
  • Pitt wins Fiesta Bowl.

    The University of Pittsburgh beats the Arizona Wildcats 16-10 in the Fiesta Bowl. This had Dan Marino finish his freshman season 11-1.
  • Pitt wins Gator Bowl

    Pitt wins Gator Bowl
    The University of Pittsburgh defeats South Carolina 37-9 in the 1980 Gator Bowl. Pitt ended their season 11-1 and second in the nation.
  • Pitt wins the Sugar Bowl

    Pitt wins the Sugar Bowl
    The University of Pittsburgh beats the Georgia Bulldogs 24-20 in the 1982 Sugar Bowl. Marino finishes fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting.
  • Dan Marino is drafted.

    Dan Marino is drafted.
    Dan Marino is drafted to the Miami Dolphins in the first round, 27th pick, and he was the 6th quarterback taken in the draft.
  • Dan Marino wins rookie of the year

    Dan Marino wins rookie of the year
    After Dan Marino's record settin rookie year, he is voted the NFL's 1983 rookie of the year.
  • Dan Marino wins AFC Championship Game

    Dan Marino wins AFC Championship Game
    Dan Marino beats the Pittsburgh Steelers 45-28 to win his very first and last AFC Championship Game.
  • Dan Marino gets married

    Dan Marino gets married
    Dan Marino got married to Claire Veazey, they have 6 children, 4 biological, and 2 adopted.
  • Marino retires

    Marino retires
    After 17 years in the National Football League Dan Marino retires from the league.
  • Dan Marino's jersey retired.

    Dan Marino's jersey retired.
    The Miami Dolphins' Organization retired Dan Marino's number 13 jersey.
  • Dan Marino is inducted into the NCAA Hall of Fame

    Dan Marino was inducted into the NCAA Hall of Fame after his amazing 4 years at the Universaty of Pittsburgh.
  • Dan Marino is inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame.

    Dan Marino is inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame.
    After Dan Marino's fantastic 17 years in the NFL he was the most voted for to be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame.