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Mark Gastineau is a former NFL defensive end who played for the New York Jets from 1979 to 1988. He was a five-time Pro Bowler, a two-time sack leader, and a member of the "New York Sack Exchange".
Jul 3, 2024 · Gastineau was one of the most accomplished pass rushers in NFL history. But more than that, he was a star. After games ended and his teammates left, he sometimes stayed on the Shea Stadium field...
Nov 12, 2020 · Learn about the rise and fall of Mark Gastineau, a former NFL defensive end who became a star of the New York Sack Exchange. Discover his early life, college career, NFL achievements, personal struggles, and legacy.
Checkout the latest stats for Mark Gastineau. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com.
- November 20, 1956
Jan 20, 2017 · Gastineau, who played 10 seasons with the Jets and led the NFL with 22 sacks in 1984, says his health issues are related to his hard-charging style. He advocates for the Heads Up Football program to protect young players from concussions and brain injuries.
May 3, 2019 · The former defensive end, who was a sack machine and a sack dancer in the 1980s, shares his journey of fame, dementia and survival. He recounts how he was drafted by the Jets after a random phone call, how he partied with celebrities and how he fought cancer and dementia.
Feb 10, 2020 · After 18 years of suppressing his true feelings, former New York Jets star pass-rusher Mark Gastineau has decided to go public with his belief that the NFL single-season sack record should...
