 Chosen
out of East Central
Oklahoma University by
the New York Jets in the
second round of the 1979
NFL draft of college
players, Gastineau
became one of the most
feared defensive ends of
the early 1980s, teaming
with Joe Klecko to lead
a line nicknamed the
"New York Sack
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The 6-foot-5, 265-pound
Gastineau used a
combination of strength
and quickness to get to
quarterbacks before they
could release the ball.
He was named American
Football Conference
defensive player of the
year in 1984, despite a
disappointing season for
the Jets, who lost their
last 6 games to finish
at 7-9-0.
Gastineau fell out of
favor with his teammates
in 1987 when he was
pelted with eggs while
crossing the players'
association picket line
during a mid-season
strike. He abruptly
announced his retirement
during the 1988 season,
saying he wanted to
offer support to his
woman-friend,
model/actress Brigitte
Nielsen, who had
contracted cancer.
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