Fred Marion Explained

Position:Safety
Number:31
Birth Date:2 January 1959
Birth Place:Gainesville, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:192
Draftyear:1982
Draftround:5
Draftpick:112
High School:Buchholz (Gainesville)
College:Miami (FL)
Teams:
Statlabel1:Interceptions
Statvalue1:29
Statlabel2:INT yards
Statvalue2:457
Statlabel3:Touchdowns
Statvalue3:1
Highlights:
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Fred Donald Marion (born January 2, 1959), is an American former professional football player who was a safety for 10 seasons with the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL) during the 1980s and 1990s. Marion played college football for the Miami Hurricanes, and was recognized as an All-American.[1] [2] Playing with New England, he was named to the Pro Bowl in 1985.

Early life and education

Marion was born in Gainesville, Florida.

He attended the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, where he played for the Hurricanes from 1978 to 1981. As a senior in 1981, he was a consensus first-team All-American.

Career

The New England Patriots selected Marion in the fifth round (112th pick overall) of the 1982 NFL draft, and he played for Patriots from to . He was a Pro Bowl selection in 1985 when he intercepted seven passes for 189 return yards, helping the Patriots to their first Super Bowl appearance versus the Chicago Bears.

His only career touchdown came in 1986 against Pittsburgh. He intercepted Bubby Brister and ran back a 37-yard score.[3]

Personal life

Marion is the younger brother of former New York Giants linebacker, Frank Marion.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Five greatest Gainesville athletes who stiffed the Gators . Whitley, David . 2021 . The Gainesville Sun.
  2. Web site: The best safeties in New England Patriots history . June 17, 2021 . nbcspaorts.com.
  3. Web site: New England Patriots at Pittsburgh Steelers - October 19th, 1986 . 2023-11-16 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  4. Web site: Fred Marion Stats. Pro-Football-Reference.com.