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There's been a rift between former New York Jets star Mark Gastineau and legendary NFL quarterback Brett Favre since 2002. Gastineau held the NFL sack record from 1984 to 2001 — an ...
Brett Favre said he believes that the viral confrontation between himself and Mark Gastineau was a "setup" for the 30 for 30 released about the New York Sack Exchange.
Cindy Ord/Getty; Al Pereira/WireImage. Former NFL player Brett Favre attends SiriusXM At Super Bowl LVI on February 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, California; Former New York Jets star Mark Gastineau at ...
Gastineau set an NFL record with 22 sacks in 1984, but Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan broke the mark when he sacked Favre in 2002 in a game between the Giants and Packers. It was a controversial play on which many have accused Favre of purposely taking the sack so Strahan could set the single-season record with 22 1/2.
At the time of his retirement, Gastineau was the NFL's all-time leader in sacks. Gastineau attempted a comeback with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League in 1990, but was released after only four games. [16] Gastineau was inducted into the New York Jets Ring of Honor on October 8, 2012. [17]
Former New York Jets pass rusher Mark Gastineau says Brett Favre “hurt” him after he confronted the Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback about the controversial NFL sack record grudge ...
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]
Former Jets star Mark Gastineau confronted Packers legend Brett Favre last year, saying he hurt him by allowing the Giants' Michael Strahan to break his single-season sack record in 2001.