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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.
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).
Jul 3, 2024 · Gastineau was one of the most accomplished pass rushers in NFL history. But more than that, he was a star. After games ended and his teammates left, he sometimes stayed on the Shea Stadium field...
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...
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.
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Jul 3, 2024 · Mark Gastineau, the former NFL star known for his pass-rushing prowess and exuberant celebrations, now lives a quieter life dealing with cognitive issues and health challenges. By the Numbers Gastineau had 27 sacks during his college football career at East Central Oklahoma.
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...
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...
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.
