As some Miami Dolphins fans might know, long before Dan Marino became a Hall of Fame quarterback, he was a pretty good baseball player. Good enough, in fact, to be selected in the Major League Baseball draft after going 23-0 as a pitcher at Central Catholic High in Pittsburgh.
PITTSBURGH — Former Pitt Panthers star Dan Marino will show love for his former hometown team on MLB opening day. The Pittsburgh Pirates face off against the Miami Marlins at Loandepot Park in Miami on March 27 with first pitch set for 4:10 p.m.
The Miami Dolphins have played in five Super Bowls all-time. 1/16/1972 Dallas 24 Miami 3 1/14/1973 Miami 14 Washington 7 (undefeated season) 1/13/1974
Don McLean famously penned a song about loss, “American Pie,” in which the lyrics “the day the music died” say as much about the feeling as maybe any ever written.
Today is March 8th, which means it is the 23rd anniversary of the Miami Dolphins trading for Ricky Williams. That move changed the identity of the Dolphins franchise.
Pittsburgh passing on Marino remains one of the NFL's Draft's biggest 'what-if' stories
Everyone knows the Pittsburgh Steelers passed up on hometown star quarterback Dan Marino in the 1983 NFL Draft. Marino was not only an Oakland native; he attended Central Catholic High School and the University of Pittsburgh.
PITTSBURGH — Pitt Panthers legendary quarterback Dan Marino starred for his hometown team in college, but many wonder how great his pro career would've turned out if he played for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Dan Marino isn’t just one of the best quarterbacks in Pitt history, he’s one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the sport. The Pittsburgh, Pa.
The biggest draft miss by the Pittsburgh Steelers in franchise history is widely considered to be Dan Marino in the 1983 NFL Draft. It’s the ultimate “what if” story.
The biggest draft miss by the Pittsburgh Steelers in franchise history is widely considered to be Dan Marino in the 1983 NFL Draft. It’s the ultimate “what if” story.
The Pittsburgh Steelers, like all teams, have made some draft mistakes over the years. Some fall under the heading of "no one knew," like choosing Tee Martin rather than Tom Brady, while others are just headscratchers.
Although we are still in a ring-counting culture, wins are a flawed quarterback measurement tool. Sometimes, great QB seasons do not produce deep playoff runs.
Pro Football Hall of Famer and Miami Dolphins legend Dan Marino will throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day as the Miami Marlins take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on March 27.
As Dan Marino has often said, he never thought when he appeared in the Super Bowl in his second season with the Miami Dolphins that it would be his last time in the big game.
Miami Dolphins legend Dan Marino will throw the ceremonial first pitch before the Miami Marlins’ Opening Day game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on March 27, the Marlins announced Saturday.
Dan Marino has a pretty simple message when it comes to the Miami Dolphins and how they can take steps forward next season. The Dolphins Hall of Famer
With the Super Bowl just days away, the anticipation in New Orleans is rising for what promises to be an historic showdown between the back-to-back Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and the red-hot Philadelphia Eagles, who are seeking redemption after falling short to Kansas City two seasons ago in the big game.
There are a few ways to become a more historic NFL player than winning Super Bowl MVP. The list of Super Bowl MVP winners features some all-time legends as well as some unlikely heroes.
The Pittsburgh Steelers seem to be stuck in quarterback purgatory, and that's how it's been for a few years now. They had to completely overhaul that position after the 2023 season, and there is a realistic chance that they do that again this offseason.
Before the NFL became a quarterback-friendly league, Dan Marino was shattering every record known to man. Marino had an incredible run with the Miami Dolphins, throwing for 61,361 passing yards and 420 touchdowns.
You've seen that commercial, right? The one where Dan Marino and a handful of his fellow NFL legends are all sitting on the couch, and decide they should unretire and head back to the gridiron?
Recently, Dan Marino was asked who would be on his QB Mount Rushmore, and his initial response wasn’t too surprising.
Steelers fans, especially the old timers who were around when the Terrible Towels were becoming a thing, allow yourself to play a what-if game. How good could Pittsburgh have been if the team had selected native son Dan Marino.
Dan Marino has some sound advice for 24-year-old San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy who will be facing off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII.
Miami Dolphins Hall-of-Famer Dan Marino was the most prolific quarterback of all time statistically when he retired in 2000.
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