Daniel Scott McGwire was born on December 18,1967 and is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks and Miami Dolphins of the National Football League.
12 Facts About Dan McGwire
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Dan McGwire played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs.
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Dan McGwire was a double-figure scorer and rebounder his last two seasons in basketball.
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Dan McGwire initially enrolled with the University of Iowa where he played for two seasons in limited action before transferring to San Diego State University.
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In 1989, Dan McGwire passed for 3,651 yards for 16 touchdowns and 19 interceptions.
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Dan McGwire was a first round draft pick to the Seattle Seahawks in 1991 and went on to play for five seasons in the National Football League, from 1991 to 1995.
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At six feet and eight inches, Dan McGwire was the tallest quarterback to play in the NFL upon his professional debut.
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Dan McGwire played four seasons for the Seahawks and one season for the Miami Dolphins.
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Dan McGwire was a backup to Dave Krieg in his rookie season but was expected to be the quarterback of the future.
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In 1994 after an injury to Mirer, Dan McGwire got the first and only extended playing time of his career.
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Dan McGwire is generally considered a first round bust, given the fact that he was the first quarterback taken in the 1991 draft that saw Brett Favre go in the second round.
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From his previous marriage to Dana Orlich, daughter of NFL defensive end Dan Orlich, Dan McGwire has three daughters, two of whom played Division I college basketball.