Dan Marino
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Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction
Marino was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, celebrated for 9 Pro Bowls, 3 All-Pro nods, the 1984 MVP, and redefining the QB position.
1999 1
Final Season & Retirement
In his 17th and last season, Marino threw for 3,369 yards and 23 TDs before retiring abruptly after a 62-7 Wild Card playoff rout of Seattle, ending with 61,361 career yards (5th all-time).
1998 1
Passing Yards Milestone
Marino became the first QB to reach 60,000 career passing yards during a season where he threw for 3,930 yards and 23 TDs, earning a Pro Bowl berth at age 36.
1995 1
Major Contract Extension
Marino signed a then-record 5-year, $25.5 million extension with the Dolphins, underscoring his value as he posted 4,458 yards and 24 TDs en route to another Pro Bowl.
1994 1
Single-Game Record 521 Yards
Against the Minnesota Vikings on November 20, Marino threw for an NFL-record 521 yards and 4 TDs in a 24-20 loss, a performance that still stands as the most prolific in league history.
1988 1
300th TD Pass Milestone
Marino became the fourth QB to reach 300 career touchdown passes, finishing the year with 4,434 yards, 31 TDs, and a Pro Bowl selection amid consistent excellence.
1986 1
Injury-Shortened Season
A torn Achilles tendon sidelined Marino for 6 games, limiting him to 3,245 yards and 21 TDs in 11 starts; Miami still reached the playoffs but lost in the divisional round.
1985 1
Pro Bowl Honor
Marino made his second Pro Bowl after throwing for 4,137 yards and 33 TDs, helping the Dolphins to an 11-4 playoff season despite an AFC Divisional loss to Cleveland.
1984 2
Super Bowl XIX Appearance
Marino guided the Dolphins to Super Bowl XIX, their fourth appearance, but fell 38-16 to the San Francisco 49ers; he threw for 318 yards and 2 TDs in the loss, the only Super Bowl of his career.
MVP Season Explosion
Marino set single-season NFL records with 5,084 passing yards and 48 touchdowns, earning NFL MVP, First-Team All-Pro, and his first Pro Bowl nod while leading the Dolphins to a 14-2 record.
1983 2
Rookie Season Start
Marino debuted as Miami's starting QB midway through his rookie year, throwing for 1,422 yards and 9 TDs in 7 starts after David Woodley was benched, signaling the arrival of a future superstar.
Drafted by Dolphins
Dan Marino was selected by the Miami Dolphins as the 27th overall pick in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft out of the University of Pittsburgh, launching a legendary career with the only team he ever played for.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dan Marino
How does Quinn Ewers compare to Dan Marino?
Quinn Ewers starting for the Dolphins? Kid's got a rocket arm, but Marino redefined the position with 61,361 yards and 420 TDs over 17 years—numbers Ewers can only dream of matching before his first coffee. Marino dragged mediocre rosters to perennial contention; Ewers is benching Tua drama in a 1-1 cameo. Apples to grenades, really—Dan's the supernova, Quinn's the sparkler.
Is Dan Marino in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
Dan Marino's not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, despite torching the league for 420 TDs and 61,361 yards in aqua and orange. Canton snubbed him somehow, even as he held 25 QB records upon retirement and sits eternal on NFL's Top 100. Go figure—the Hall's got more politics than a Dolphins front office.
What is Dan Marino doing now in 2026?
In 2026, Marino's still Dolphins royalty as special adviser, crashing QB meetings to school Tua and now rookie Quinn Ewers, plus aiding the GM search with Troy Aikman amid the chaos. He's pouring energy into the Dan Marino Foundation—$90 million raised for autism research after his son Michael's diagnosis—and even slinging dogs at Yinzer stands in Pittsburgh.
How would Dan Marino perform in today's NFL?
Marino in today's NFL? He'd feast like a shark in a kiddie pool. Quick-release laser from Pitt, 47.15 rating in a brutal era—now with pass-happy rules, no bump-and-run, and bubble screens galore, those 420 TDs balloon to 500-plus. Defenses couldn't touch him then; imagine prime Dan picking apart zone blitzes weekly.
How does Dan Marino compare to Bob Griese?
Marino vs. Griese? Both Dolphins icons, but Dan's gunslinger chaos—61,361 yards, 420 TDs, 47.15 rating—eclipses Bob's steadier 58.41 mark and two Super Bowls in a run-first '70s. Griese won with perfection; Marino innovated aerial assaults weekly. Like comparing a scalpel to a howitzer—Dan rewrote the QB bible.