Starting Lineup DAN Marino / Miami Dolphins 1998 NFL Action Figure & Exclusive NFL Collector Trading Card

DAN MARINO / MIAMI DOLPHINS 1997 NFL Starting Lineup Action Figure & Exclusive NFL Collector Trading Card. Displayed figure stands approximately 4 inches tall. Includes helmet & Exclusive NFL Starting Lineup Trading Card. Originally released in 1998 - Retired / Out of production. Ages 4 and up. From Kenner. During Marino's career, the Dolphins were perennial playoff contenders, reaching the post-season in 10 of his 17 seasons. He was selected to play in nine Pro Bowls (1983-87, 1991-92, 1994-95), seven times as a starter, but due to injuries he only played in two of the games (1984, 1992). He was named first- or second-team All-Pro eight times and earned All-AFC honors six times. Marino never had the benefit of a premier running back, and in his career only once had a 1000 yard rusher behind him (Karim Abdul-Jabbar, 1117 yards in 1996) although an effort was made by the Dolphins to acquire eventual Hall of Famer Barry Sanders after the 1998 season. A trade was reportedly close but never came to fruition, which led to Sanders' abrupt retirement. In 1999, Marino was ranked number 27 on The Sporting News list of the 100 greatest football players, making him the highest-ranking Dolphins player. In 2010 he was ranked number 25 on the NFL's Top 100 Greatest Players list. Marino was known for his quick release, and despite the fact that he was not skilled at scrambling, Marino possessed an uncanny awareness in the pocket, often sliding a step or two to avoid the pass rush. Marino is currently third, behind Brett Favre and John Elway, on the list of most wins by a starting quarterback, with 147.