Dan Marino Memorabilia Buying Guide

By Sean J. O'Rourke

Dan Marino is unquestionably one of only a handful of quarterbacks that can honestly be included in conversation about the greatest of all-time. Marino played his college ball in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pa., where he led the Pitt Panthers to a 1982 Sugar Bowl title before departing for the NFL after his senior season. Selected 27th overall by the Dolphins, Marino would become Miami's starting quarterback six weeks into his rookie season. From the get-go, Marino proved his worth as a first- class NFL starting quarterback by setting an NFL record 96.0 passer rating and becoming the first rookie quarterback to start a Pro Bowl. Marino's 1984 campaign would prove one of the greatest single seasons in sports history as the Dolphins' quarterback set six NFL records en route to being named the season's Most Valuable Player. No matter the supporting cast, the Dolphins were a perennial Super Bowl contender with Marino under center. Despite the fact he never took home a Super Bowl Championship, Marino would set every major passing record during his 17-year NFL career. Marino retired following the 1999 season as the NFL's career leader in passing touchdowns, yards, attempts, completions and over 20 other all-time records.

One of the greatest talents to ever play in the NFL, it's impossible to talk football history and not bring up Hall of Famer Dan Marino. The Pittsburgh product is one of the premier players in NFL history and needs to be immortalized in every honest sports collection. Ranging from the serious sports collector to the casual fan with a conservative sports room, we have the perfect memorabilia to help distinguish your collection from the rest. I've compiled this list to help both the die-hard Marino fan to the passive football collector make valuable and worthwhile additions to their collections.

• Signed Helmet: One of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, Dan Marino set the record books ablaze during his 16-year pro career. From the time he was a starter at Pitt, Marino was noted to have one of the most powerful arms scouts had ever seen. Drafted 27th overall by the Dolphins in 1983, Marino would retire holding every important passing record in the NFL including the most career passing touchdowns, yards and completions. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005, the legendary Dan Marino has hand-signed this authentic Miami Dolphins helmet in distinct blue ink. A perfect centerpiece for the Miami sports fan, this Dan Marino autographed helmet comes complete with a Schwartz Sports Certificate of Authenticity, an image from the actual signing and matching tamper-proof holograms. A must-have for the serious NFL collector, draft this authentic Miami Dolphins helmet hand-signed by Hall of Famer Dan Marino to your sports room today!

• Signed Football: Autographed authentic NFL footballs are the building blocks for a well-rounded sports collection. This authentic NFL leather football is hand-signed by Hall of Famer Dan Marino in distinct silver ink contrasting prominently with the pigskin. Marino etched a Hall of Fame resume during his tenure as Miami Dolphins starting quarterback by becoming the first player in NFL history to throw for 4,000+ yards for six consecutive seasons before retiring as the game's all-time leading passer in 1999. A true essential for every Miami Dolphins fan, this Dan Marino autographed football comes complete with a Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity and makes a first-class cornerstone for your football collection. Don't pass up on drafting the NFL's all-time preeminent passer to your sports room today!

• Signed Jersey: If you're intent on making a big splash to your collection than look no further than this authentic style Miami Dolphins jersey hand-signed by the legendary Dan Marino. Signed jerseys are key for any great sports room and this one right here distinguishes yours from all the pretenders. Marino's unmatched professional legacy has cemented him as one of the greatest players in NFL history and an essential figure for serious football collections. This authentic style jersey autographed by the nine-time Pro Bowler is an indispensable asset for your sports room and comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity from All About Autographs.

• Signed Photograph w/ Joe Montana: It takes a combination of great players and exciting memorabilia to make a sports collection great. This framed 8x10 photograph features both as it brings together the two starting quarterbacks from Super Bowl XXXIV: Hall of Famers Dan Marino and Joe Montana! A great addition for any-sized football collection, this framed photograph is hand-signed prominently by Montana in blue ink Marino in silver and comes complete with a Hollywood Collectibles Certificate of Authenticity. To only top it off, this ultra-rare photograph already comes custom fitted in a top-quality wooden frame! Combining for 693 career touchdowns and over 100,000 passing yards, add two of the game's all-time greatest quarterbacks to your collection today with this handsomely framed 8x10!

• Signed Sports Illustrated Cover: The title says it all: "Dan The Man." Hall of Famer Dan Marino retired after the 1999 season as the single most-accomplished quarterback in NFL history. Claiming over 20 individual NFL records during his illustrious playing career, the one and only Dan Marino has hand-signed this 16x20 Sports Illustrated cover in distinct black ink. A unique way to immortalize one of football's greatest talent, this Dan Marino autographed SI cover is officially licensed by the National Football League and comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity from Mounted Memories. A Hall of Fame new cornerstone for your sports room, add the league's all-time most-prolific passer to your collection today!

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