Defensive end · Jets 1979–1988
Speed, sacks and a very public celebration
Gastineau made the pass rush impossible to ignore, with speed, sacks and the dance fans still asked him to recreate years later. He was part of the four-man Sack Exchange and set a then-NFL record with 22 sacks in 1984. Looking back before his Ring induction, he spoke about his faith and changed life, adding a personal chapter to the familiar football highlights.
The person behind the name
His rush made the Jets’ defensive line a spectacle as well as a threat. His later reflections add a human voice to those familiar highlights.
Gastineau earned five consecutive Pro Bowl selections beginning with the 1981 season.
Jets years: 1979–1988. The honors above distinguish team recognition from Canton’s whole-career recognition.
Nobody builds a team alone
The story, on the record
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