Marino Makes History: Passes Tarkenton for NFL Passing Crown Despite Loss
November 12
1995 — Miami quarterback Dan Marino passes Fran Tarkenton (47,003 yards) to become the NFL’s all-time passing yards leader on a 9-yard toss to Irving Fryar in the Dolphins’ 34-17 loss to New England. Marino finishes his career with 61,361 yards passing.
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