Classic SI Photos of Dan Marino

As Dan Marino celebrates his 55th birthday on Sept. 15, 2016, we present these classic SI photos of the Hall of Fame, nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback and 1984 NFL MVP through the years.

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Dec 17, 2014

Classic SI Photos of Dan Marino

Dan Marino talks with Pitt coach Jackie Sherrill on the sidelines during a game against Florida State in Pittsburgh on Oct. 17, 1981. Pitt won the game, 42-14.

Dan Marino looks on before Pitt's game against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl at the Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 1982. Pitt won the game, 24-20.

Dan Marino poses for a portrait at the University of Pittsburgh on April 10, 1982.

Dan Marino poses with his father Dan Sr. in front of his grade school, St. Regis School, in Pittsburgh on April 10, 1982.

Dan Marino and friends pose with the Forbes Field home plate at Posvar Hall at the University of Pittsburgh on April 10, 1982.

Dan Marino smiles with his mother Veronica at their South Oakland house on Parkview Avenue in Pittsburgh on April 10, 1982.

Dan Marino licks his knife while having dinner with his parents at their South Oakland house on Parkview Avenue in Pittsburgh on April 10, 1982.

Dan Marino appears on the Nov. 14, 1983 cover of Sports Illustrated.

Dan Marino and Bernie Kosar appear on the Sept. 5, 1984 cover of Sports Illustrated.

Dan Marino sits on his helmet during practice at St. Thomas University in Miami on Nov. 26, 1984.

Dan Marino walks off the field after practice at St. Thomas University in Miami on Nov. 26, 1984.

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Dan Marino poses with his fiancee Claire Veasey at their home in Miami on Nov. 26, 1984. The two have been married for over 29 years.

Dan Marino appears on the Jan. 14, 1985 cover of Sports Illustrated.

Dan Marino and Joe Montana appear on the Jan. 21, 1985 cover of Sports Illustrated.

Dan Marino throws a pass during Super Bowl XIX between the Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Jan. 20, 1985. The 49ers won the game, 38-16.

Dan Marino takes the field during player introductions before the Miami Dolphins game against the New York Jets at the Orange Bowl in Miami on Nov. 10, 1985. The Dolphins won the game, 21-17.

Dan Marino appears on the Jan. 14, 1991 cover of Sports Illustrated.

Dan Marino appears on the Sept. 12, 1994 cover of Sports Illustrated.

Dan Marino looks to pass during the Miami Dolphins game against the New England Patriots at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami on Sept. 4, 1994. The Dolphins won the game, 39-35.

Dan Marino throws a game-winning touchdown pass after faking a spike in the Miami Dolphins game against the New York Jets at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on Nov. 27, 1994. The Dolphins won the game, 28-24.

Dan Marino appears on the Sept. 4, 1995 cover of Sports Illustrated.

Head coach Don Shula looks to shake Dan Marino's hand after Marino broke Fran Tarkenton's NFL record of 47,003 passing yards during the Miami Dolphins game against the New England Patriots at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami on Nov. 12, 1995. The Patriots won the game, 34-17.

Dan Marino and Jimmy Johnson appear on the May 13, 1996 cover of Sports Illustrated.

Dan Marino talks with rookie Peyton Manning following Manning's first career game in the Miami Dolphins 24-15 win over the Indianapolis Colts at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis on Sept. 6, 1998.