Browse all categories
103 Show & Tell Posts Today

Collectors Weekly

Dan Marino, Jr. was the last quarterback picked in the first round of the 1983 draft—Hall of Famers John Elway and Jim Kelly were picked before him, as were Todd Blackledge, Tony Eason, and Ken O'Brien. But the Miami Dolphins knew a good arm when they saw one, which is why they snapped up the young University of Pittsburgh quarterback and gave Marino a home for 17 seasons.

In all that time, Marino never captured a Super Bowl victory. He only got to football’s biggest event once, and in that year, 1984, his team lost to the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XIX. The Dolphins made it to two more AFC Championship games during Marino's career, but never further.

What Marino lacked in championship rings he made up for in extraordinary career accomplishments. At the time of his retirement following the 1999 season, Marino was the leader in most passes attempted (8,358) or completed (4,967); he had thrown for 3,000 yards or greater in more seasons (13) than any of his peers; and his career 420 touchdown passes was untouchable...

Brett Favre eclipsed those records in 2006 and 2007, but Marino still holds the record for most passing yards gained in a single season (5,084 in 1984). He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005.

Collectible Dan Marino football memorabilia include his 1984 Topps rookie card. Other prized Marino keepsakes include autographed jerseys, footballs, and helmets. In recent years, limited-edition Donruss (now called Panini) cards with swatches of jersey fabric on them have been quite popular, especially those paired with jersey material from Marino and another famous Dolphins quarterback, Bob Griese.

About our sources | Got something to add?

▼ Expand to read the full article ▼

Show & Tell

DAN MARINO - Footballby uppereye
in Football
1 year ago
See all Dan Marino posts

Interviews & Articles

Going Deep for Football Cards

I collected football cards when I was a kid, back in the late ’60s, early ’70s. Then I set them in the closet for about 15 to 20 y… [more]



Best of the Web (“Hall of Fame”)

Vintage Football Card Gallery

Vintage Football Card Gallery

This great database of pro and collegiate football cards from the 1950s and 1960s offers scanned images of cards fo… [read review or visit site]

U. Michigan Football Ticket Museum

U. Michigan Football Ticket Museum

Brian Powers' excellent gallery of over a century of Wolverines ticket stubs (1900 to 2005), not to mention a lot o… [read review or visit site]



Other Great Reference Sites: Football

Top eBay Auctions

Showing 60. See all 121 by  highest bid • most watched • completed
1984 Topps #123 Dan Marino Dolphins Hof Rc Rookie Psa 10 Gem Mint Centered1984 Topps Cello Pack - Dan Marino (top) - Graded Psa 9...........l@@k @ It*****2007 Topps Co-signers John Elway Dan Marino Joe Namath Triple Auto Bgs Graded Dan Marino Autographed Signed Jersey Miami Dolphins Player Hologram With PictureNike Air Max Speed Turf Dan MarinoMiami Dolphins Dan Marino Earl Morall Signed Riddell Football HelmetDan Marino Authentic 1994 Wilson Pro Line 75th Anniversary Size 42 Jersey. RareDan Marino Autograph Jersey With Marino Holo And AuthenticityDan Marino 2012 Topps Five Star Game Used Patch Autograph! "dolphins"Dan Marino Miami Dolphins Jersey Authentic Wilson2006 Playoff National Treasures Dan Marino Hof Timeline Auto Jersey Patch 05/131984 Topps Football Dan Marino Rc Psa 91994 Sp Holoview Die-cut Dan Marino Gem-mint ConditionNike Air Max Speed Turf Obsidian Gym Red Royal Dan Marino Nfl Giants, Size 9.5Dan Marino Miami Dolphins Authentic Nfl Jersey Vintage Wilson Sz481984 Topps Jumbo Cello Dan Marino Rookie On Top Hof2006 Upper Deck Exquisite Dan Marino Auto Sp 3/25 Bgs2012 Topps Five Star Dan Marino Patch-auto Rainbow Parallel /25 DolphinsAuthentic Dan Marino Miami Dolphins On Field HelmetDan Marino Rare 2010 Limited Dolphins Game Jersey Autograph Auto #47/50 S6407Vtg Miami Dolphins Dan Marino Signed Sports Msa Safety Works 818430 Nfl Hard HatDan Marino 1995 Wilson Authentic Jersey Sz 44 Miami DolphinsMiami Dolphins Hof Qb Dan Marino Ultra Rare 1997 Pinnacle Press Plate #'d 1/11995 Upper Deck Dan Marino Auto #/343 Uda Authenticated! Signed AutographedDan Marino Autographed Miami Dolphins Mini Helmet *ga1999 Upper Deck Mvp Dan Marino Prosign Promo Mvp Auto Signature On Card Rare $$$Dan Marino Miami Dolphins Autographed Wilson Football1987 Topps Box Bottom Dan Marino #f Miami Dolphins1984 Topps Dan Marino #202 Passing Leaders Psa 10 Gem Mint Centered Miami Dolphins Usa Nfl American Football Big Xxxxl 4xl Dan Marino 13 JerseyRare 2010 Classics Signatures Dan Marino Auto 15/20! + 1000 Cards! Lot! 1/1 $$$ 1984 Topps #355 Fred Dean With Dan Marino 49ers Psa 10 Gem Mint Centered Dan Marino Robert Griffin Iii Russell Wilson 2012 Fleer Retro Rc Lot 16Dan Marino Signed Dolphins 50,000 Passing Yards Mini Helmet Auto Jsa I59185Dan Marino Jersey Dan Marino Limited Edition 1 Ounce .999 Silver CoinDan Marino Autographed Miami Dolphins Mini Helmet- Hof Insc- Marino Holo1998 Stadium Club Co-signers #co2 Dan Marino / Kordell Stewart Auto1984 Topps Cello Pack Dan Marino I.r. On Top Sealed Perfect Dolphins Hof Rookie 1984 Topps Dan Marino Miami Dolphins #123 Football CardDan Marino Dolphins Legend Autographed Signed Official Wison Nfl Football JsaDan Marino & Joe Montana Autographed Signed 8 X 10 Photo Upper Deck1984 Topps Dan Marino Rookie Miami Dolphins #123 Psa 81999 Contenders Ssd Finesse Gold Dan Marino Sp #1/25Auto Signed Autographed 1999 Topps Certified Autograph Issue Dan Marino DolphinsDan Marino Miami Dolphins Jersey Champion Xl 521984 Topps Football Card Lot 200 Cards Dan Marino Rc 1997 Dan Marino Pinnacle Inscriptions Auto 389/440Dan Marino 2012 Fleer Retro Precious Metal Gems Sapphire Blue /50 Sp Rare Dan Marino 1984 Topps Card Dolphins #123 Rookie Hall Of Fame Nm/mint FootballDan Marino / Mark Clayton Miami Dolphins Custom 2 Card Jersey Patch RelicDan Marino Signed Miami Dolphins Full Size Football Helmet - 2005 Hall Of Fame2013 Topps Archives Football Gold Parallel #25 Dan Marino Dolphins SpDan Marino 1984 Topps Rookie Card #123 NmDan Marino Pro Bowl Rookie Card 1984 Item#304bDan Marino Miami Dolphins Hof Signed Mini Helmet Auto W/ Coa 1984 84 Topps Football Unopened Wax Pack Box Case Lot Of 6 Dan Marino John ElwayDan Marino $100+ Mint 1984 84 Topps Rookie Card Rc #123 Dolphins Hof Sp Vintage2012 Fleer Retro Football Red Precious Metal Gems Dan Marino 69/1002006 Donruss Gridiron Gear Dan Marino Player Timeline Jersey Swatch # 10/20

Recent News: Dan Marino Memorabilia

Source: Google News

Dan Marino: Weatherford thinks Dolphins bill has 'good chance' of passing
Tampabay.com (blog), May 2nd

National Football League hall of famer and former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino made a special appearance Thursday at the Florida House, where lawmakers have stalled on an effort to give the Dolphins taxpayer support for a stadium upgrade...Read more

Marino: Weatherford thinks Dolphins bill has 'good chance' of clearing House
MiamiHerald.com (blog), May 2nd

National Football League hall of famer and former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino made a special appearance Thursday at the Florida House, where lawmakers have stalled on an effort to give the Dolphins taxpayer support for a stadium upgrade...Read more

Dan Marino's Pasta Bolognese - Parade
PARADE, April 30th

Miami Dolphins' legendary quarterback Dan Marino says his Bolognese sauce is so good that you can “Forget the pasta, all you need is a spoon!” Marino's recipe makes 9 cups pasta sauce and only 3 cups are needed for the pasta, so if you desire, do as...Read more

Dan Marino On Dolphins New Uniforms: "If You're Winning, It All Looks Good"
New Times Broward-Palm Beach (blog), April 26th

The Miami Dolphins officially unveiled their brand new uniforms and logo at a party in Sun Life Stadium on Thursday. At the event, which took place prior to the draft, classic and new uniforms clashed in an evolutionary showcase. New Times was in...Read more

Dan Marino, Miami Dolphins rally for stadium's public funding
South Florida Business Journal, April 25th

Miami Dolphins great and National Football League Hall of Fame player Dan Marino is joining team officials at a press conference Thursday in support of partial public funding for about $350 million in upgrades to Sun Life stadium. Oscar Pedro Musibay...Read more

Best NFL First-Round Picks by Draft Slot - 27 - Dan Marino
Sports Illustrated Kids, April 24th

Marino was the first of the NFL's super prolific quarterbacks, 20 years before the league become pass-happy. He still holds several passing records, including the most games with more than 400 yards passing (13), the most comeback wins and the most...Read more

Dan Marino's Draft-Day Experience Chronicled in ESPN 30 for 30 Special
Bleacher Report, April 23rd

Six quarterbacks were selected in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft. Dan Marino was the final one of that group off the board at No. 27 to the Miami Dolphins. The ESPN 30 for 30 documentary "Elway to Marino" tells the story of his slide and those...Read more

Thirty years ago, good fortune, and Dan Marino, fell to the Dolphins
NewsOK.com, April 21st

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Dan Marino remembers feeling surprised, then confused. He remembers thinking he'd be drafted high — “Maybe in the top five picks,” he says — then sitting on the couch in his Pittsburgh home as those first five teams passed on...Read more