Mark Gastineau

Marcus Dell Gastineau (born November 20, 1956) is an American former professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons with the New York Jets. Following stints with the Eastern Arizona Gila Monsters and Arizona State Sun Devils, he played college football for the East Central Tigers. Gastineau was selected by the Jets in the second round of the 1979 NFL draft. A member of the Jets' New York Sack Exchange defense, Gastineau was named Defensive Player of the Year in 1982 and was the first player to lead the league in sacks in consecutive seasons. He also received five Pro Bowl and four first-team All-Pro selections. At the time of his retirement, he held the single season sack record. For his accomplishments in New York, Gastineau was inducted to the Jets Ring of Honor in 2012.