Tribute to Dan

September 17, 2000

Jersey #13 retired!

Dan Marino was honored at halftime with a monster ceremony that included the retirement of his No. 13 jersey, induction into the team's Honor Roll and the unveiling of a life-sized statue that already stands outside Pro Player Stadium.

While touched by the proceedings, Marino also used the event as a platform to push wide receivers Mark Clayton and Mark Duper for induction into the team's honor roll.

"Hopefully, not only Mark Duper but Mark Clayton will have their names in the same end zone I'm going to be in," said Marino, who played with Clayton and Duper from 1983-92. "They deserve to be in the (Honor Roll). Hopefully, they will be."

Ex-Dolphins coach Don Shula also gave his endorsement to the Marks Brothers, who combined to catch 1,061 passes for 17,512 yards and 140 touchdowns.

"I'd love to see that, and I'd like to see them both go in there at the same time," Shula said. "I think it's only fitting they do. That's a lot of great memories and a lot of big plays."

Dolphins president Eddie Jones said Clayton and Duper once again would receive consideration when next year's Honor Roll inductees are discussed.

"They've gained serious consideration the last couple of times," said Jones, who participates in the selection process. "They're both deserving guys who've had great careers."

Dan Marino Boulevard Naming Ceremony Held

August 21, 2000

Miami-Dade Mayor Alex Penelas and Chairwoman Gwen Margolis, along with other County Commissioners, today presented former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino with his own street designation. The ceremony was held in front of Pro Player Stadium at 199th street and NW 26th avenue. From today forward, 199th street will be forever known as Dan Marino Boulevard.

The event was attended by Dan Marino and his family, Dolphins owner H. Wayne Huizenga, Mayor Penelas, Chairwoman Margolis, and friends and former teammates of the Dolphins quarterback.

On June 20, 2000, the Board of County Commissioners voted to rename Northwest 199th Street, from 57th Avenue to 2nd Avenue, Dan Marino Boulevard. "This is a momentous occasion for Miami-Dade County," said Mayor Penelas. "Aside from having every possible NFL passing record, Dan Marino is truly an outstanding South Florida citizen. His accomplishments in the community off the football field are unparalleled; they include the Dan Marino Foundation, the Dan Marino Children’s Hospital, his volunteer work with the United Way and so many other charitable events and community building efforts."

"I am honored that the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners and Mayor Penelas are naming the street in front of Pro Player Stadium ‘Dan Marino Boulevard’. It has been a privilege to play in front of South Florida fans my entire career, and I am grateful that the County Commission and Mayor have chosen to recognize my special relationship with this community in such a fashion," added Dan Marino.

Marino holds the following records:

Most career pass attempts 8,358

Most career completions 4,967

Most career passing yards 61,361

Most career touchdown passes 420

Highest passer rating, rookie 96.0

Highest completion percentage, rookie 58.45

Most passing yards, season 5,084

Most 400-yard passing games, career 13

Most 400-yard passing games, season 4

Most 300-yard passing games, career 63

Most 3,000-yard passing seasons 13