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HISTORY: Marcus Dell Gastineau (born November 20, 1956) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for 10 seasons with the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). During his NFL career, he was named Defensive Player of the Year in 1982 and was the first player to lead the league in sacks in consecutive seasons. Gastineau 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.
n 1991, Gastineau began a career in boxing, lasting five years. In his first fight, Gastineau knocked out Derrick Dukes in the first round. Dukes, a professional wrestler, later admitted he took a dive. TV newsmagazine show 60 Minutes interviewed several others that fought Gastineau and were told to take dives to make Gastineau look good. His career ended in 1996 when he lost to another former football player, Alonzo Highsmith. In 18 career bouts, his record in boxing was 15 wins, two losses, and one no-contest.
Offered here is a 1992 Brown's boxing card of Mark Gatineau which he has boldly signed. From the collection of Tom Space, an amateur fighter himself, and was eventually very involved in the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame as both a member and Historian.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is a 1992 Brown's boxing card of Mark Gatineau which he has boldly signed. From the collection of Tom Space, an amateur fighter himself, and was eventually very involved in the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame as both a member and Historian. Bold color and clear image. Boldly signed in black sharpie. Not creased or torn. Clean front and back. 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"
