Fred Marion

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Fred Marion
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Marion (left) playing for the Patriots in 1985
No. 31
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1959-01-02) January 2, 1959 (age 66)
Gainesville, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:Buchholz (Gainesville)
College:Miami (FL)
NFL draft:1982: 5th round, 112th pick
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:29
INT yards:457
Touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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.

Professional 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 1982 to 1991. 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]

References

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