Don Beebe
Some popular players that were drafted in 1979 were Magic Johnson who was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers, Bill Cartwright who was drafted by the New York Knicks, Jim Paxson who was drafted by the Portland Trailblazers, Bill Laimbeer who was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Mark Eaton who was drafted by the Phoenix Suns.
The Houston Astros finished the 1979 season with a record of 89-73.
Roger Staubach from 1977-1979 and Danny White from 1980-1987.
Pittsburgh Panthers' Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino finished his 1979 to 1982 college career with Pitt having thrown 74 touchdown passes.
Hall of Famer and Charger great Dan Fouts lead the league in passing between 1979 and 1982.
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Some popular players that were drafted in 1979 were Magic Johnson who was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers, Bill Cartwright who was drafted by the New York Knicks, Jim Paxson who was drafted by the Portland Trailblazers, Bill Laimbeer who was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Mark Eaton who was drafted by the Phoenix Suns.
Steve Grogan
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Dan Marino, a pitcher, with their 4th selection (99th overall selection) of the 1979 Amateur Draft. Marino opted to enroll in the University of Pittsburgh and concentrate on football.
Roger Staubach's record as Dallas Cowboys quarterback was 85-29 during his career, which ran from 1969 to 1979.
Terry Bradshaw.
In 1979, the Montreal Expos had a 95-65 record.
Joe Montana was first in 1979 he was drafted. John Elway was drafted in 1983
Jim Zorn started all 16 regular season games for the 1979 Seahawks.