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Marcus Dell Gastineau (born November 20, 1956) is an American former professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons with the New York Jets. During his NFL career, he was named Defensive Player of the Year in 1982 and was the first player to lead the league in sacks in consecutive seasons.
In November 1981, Gastineau, Klecko, Salaam and Lyons were invited to ring the ceremonial opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, which served as the inspiration for their nickname. [1] Gastineau and Klecko competed to see which defensive end could record the most sacks. [4] In 1981, the Jets led the league with 66 sacks. [5]
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Weight: 263 lb (119 kg) Career information; ... when he and Abdul Salaam were joined by Mark Gastineau and Marty Lyons on the Jets ...
Mark Gastineau confronted Brett Favre in 2023 about the record-breaking play. ESPN. Brett Favre and Mark Gastineau in ESPN's '30 For 30: The New York Sack Exchange.'
A three-time All-Pro, Gastineau led the NFL in sacks both in 1983 (with 19) and 1984, when racked up 22 to set the record. Strahan finished with 22½ after his dubious takedown of Favre, a figure ...
Jared Allen led the league in sacks in 2007 and 2011. Al Baker is the unofficial NFL record holder with 23 sacks during the 1978 NFL season. [2] The Deacon Jones Award, given annually to the player who leads the league in sacks, is named after Deacon Jones.
Brett Favre Tries to 'Clear the Air' After Mark Gastineau Angrily Confronts Him About 2002 Game. Natasha Dye. December 11, 2024 at 1:39 PM. Cindy Ord/Getty; Al Pereira/WireImage.
Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) Weight: 269 lb (122 kg) ... the Jets selected East Central Oklahoma State defensive end Mark Gastineau. ... Gastineau, Klecko and Lyons ...