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Eric
07-12-2007, 05:49 PM
Mark Clayton played 11 NFL seasons amassing 582 receptions, 8,974 receiving yards and 84 touchdowns. He was a 5-time Pro Bowler who along with Mark Duper was a member of the Miami Dolphins' famed "Marks Brothers," catching score after score from Dan Marino.

In 2005, when Marino was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he threw one last TD pass to Mark Clayton.

Mark was kind enough to answer 5 Game Used Questions.
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5 Game Used Questions with Mark Clayton

Q1: What game used pieces from your career do you have in your collection? Tell us about the ones that mean the most to you

MARK CLAYTON: I don't have a collection. I do have the ball Dan Marino tossed me when he was inducted into the Hall of Fame. I’m going to get it painted.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s194/ecky3/misc/12.jpgDan Marino throws a pass at his 2005 Hall of Fame Induction
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s194/ecky3/misc/13.jpgMark Clayton is once again on the receiving end
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Q2: Are there any items that you wish you kept?

MARK CLAYTON: Yes. I wish I would have kept all my TD balls and when I got game balls from the team for having a good game.

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Q3: How many jerseys and helmets would you go through each season?

MARK CLAYTON: I may have used 2, at the most 3 jerseys per season and the same 1 helmet my whole career.
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Q4: Have you ever seen one of your pieces at auction? Was it real? How does it make you feel to see your equipment sold?

MARK CLAYTON: No. I have never seen anything of mine at an auction but I have seen something that came from one that wasn't signed by me so you could say it wasn't real

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Q5: If you could have game worn jerseys from your 5 favorite receivers and money was no object- who would you get?

MARK CLAYTON:
Fred Biletnikoff
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Jack Snow
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Lance Alworth
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Paul Warfield
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and Don Hutson
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Mark Clayton Game Used Items At Auction

Lelands
May 2003
Lot 1546. Miami Dolphins Game Worn Jersey Lot (3)
1)Mark Clayton’s nylon mesh home jersey is screened with his number “83”, in orange and white on the chest, verso, and shoulders. On each sleeve is a Dolphin team logo above the striped trim. “Clayton” crosses the shoulders in white on an aqua nameplate. Tail has been trimmed and side seams have been altered. All tagging has been removed. Strong Use. LOA. Lot sold $1000 which included Clayton, Coleman and Vincent jerseys
http://www.lelands.com/bid.aspx?auctionid=305&lot=1546

(Big thanks to the forum friend who contacted Mark on our behalf.)
Eric

To enjoy 5 GU Questions with Broncos legend Steve Atwater, go to
http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=9238

Vintagedeputy
07-12-2007, 06:23 PM
Another great interview!

How about a baseball guy next?

Eric
07-12-2007, 06:38 PM
We already have a interview with a baseball player ready to go. He's a guy who played for 8 teams here in the states and is currently playing in Japan. I'll let people digest the Mark Clayton piece before posting the next one.

Glad to hear you enjoyed it. I'm having a blast doing it.
Eric

beavisrules
07-12-2007, 07:14 PM
Eric, really enjoy these pieces - thanks

allstarsplus
07-12-2007, 07:21 PM
Eric - Now you have to get media credentials as a true journalist. Great questions.

I really enjoyed Mark's answers.


Q3: How many jerseys and helmets would you go through each season?

MARK CLAYTON: I may have used 2, at the most 3 jerseys per season and the same 1 helmet my whole career.


Andrew

ChrisCavalier
07-13-2007, 10:42 AM
Eric,

These Q&As are absolutely fantastic. Thanks so much for putting these together for everyone.

Please also let the forum friend who contacted Mr. Clayton on the forum's behalf that he/she has our thanks as well.

Sincerely,
Chris

B1SON
07-15-2007, 07:39 PM
Great idea and questions Eric! Thank you!

rose14
07-16-2007, 03:41 PM
Super player and he is a Louisville Cardinal.

ivo610
01-05-2010, 01:45 AM
we need more of these.

chakes89
01-05-2010, 10:21 PM
I read this thinking that it was new

:D