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Marcus Dell Gastineau (born November 20, 1956) is an American former football defensive end who played for the New York Jets from 1979 to 1988. A five-time All-Pro and Pro Bowler, he was one of the quickest and most feared pass rushers of his generation, and the first player to lead the NFL in sacks in consecutive seasons.
2 days ago · Gastineau rushed the passer like fire on a trail of gasoline. “Dominant is the first word that comes to your mind,” fellow Jets defensive lineman Joe Klecko says.
Nov 12, 2020 · Gastineau ended his NFL career with five trips to the Pro Bowl, three All-Pro honors, NFL sack leader in 1983 and 1984, five-time All-AFC team, NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1982), and UPI AFC Defensive Player of the Year (1984).
Jan 20, 2017 · Known for his relentless motor and hard-charging style, Gastineau, now 60, says his health-related issues are largely related to how he played the game.
Feb 10, 2020 · After 18 years of suppressing his true feelings, former New York Jets star pass-rusher Mark Gastineau has decided to go public with his belief that the NFL single-season sack record should...
Nov 10, 2019 · The former gridiron star, who was convicted of assault in 1984 and for drug possession in 1993, had a history of abusing speed and painkillers. “I didn’t think about it” for years, he said ...
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Aug 22, 2022 · All Gas-ti-neau Brakes - Mark Gastineau Career Highlights. A Pure Pass Rushing Force, Gastineau Was An Absolute Stud For The Jets. Once Racking Up A Then Single Season Record 22 Sacks, As...
May 3, 2019 · A member of the Jets' celebrated "New York Sack Exchange" line, Mark Gastineau was one of the league's biggest stars in the 1980s. He retired abruptly in 1988 and became a...
Oct 6, 2012 · Mark Gastineau, almost a quarter of a century after recording the last of his still-franchise-leading 107.5 sacks and retiring after a decade with the Jets, will be inducted into the team's Ring of Honor during halftime at Monday night's Jets-Texans game at MetLife Stadium.
