Brock Marion

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i went to high school with Brock. Just got put into our local hall of fame. Just thought a few of you would be interested.

2016 Inductee
BROCK MARION

Brock Marion was born forty-five years ago and spent most of his childhood in Bakersfield, California. While attending West High School in Bakersfield from 1983 to 1987, Brock was a very successful student-athlete. As a senior, he led the state with thirteen interceptions. He earned praise not only in football but also basketball and track. His performances merited many honors, including All-Area Back of the Year, selection to the East-West Shrine game, and a football scholarship, to name a few.

Coming into adulthood, he left his hometown for what would be an adventure in Reno, Nevada. It was an opportunity that called him to continue his dream of playing professional football. While attending the University of Nevada on a football scholarship, he enjoyed success on the field and also met his future wife. He was a four-year starter, playing cornerback for three years and safety as a senior. Together, Brock and his wife embarked on a journey that would take them many places, a journey that continues to this day.

In 1993, Brock’s dream became a reality when he was drafted by Jimmy Johnson and the Dallas Cowboys and began an exciting NFL career. After five successful years in Dallas, he spent six years with the Miami Dolphins and his last year with the Detroit Lions, for a total of twelve years in the NFL. During those years, there were many accolades: two Super Bowl rings, three Pro-Bowl appearances, and numerous awards for defensive and special-team accomplishments, including leading the NFL with 1,532 kick-return yards. That season of life came to a close in 2005, when Brock chose to retire from the NFL. He finished his pro career with 3l interceptions, 2 quarterback sacks, 676 tackles, and 235 assisted tackles. He was inducted into the Bob Elias Kern County Sports Hall of Fame in 2008.

A new season began with a transition to a new playing field. He and his wife, Keri, now call Oregon home. They have been married for twenty seasons and counting. They are the proud parents of Briana, Olivia, Brock Jr., Hannah, Gennavieve, and Luke. Brock and Keri are continuing on their journey in marriage, parenting, and life in whatever field God calls them.
 
One of my all time faves. He always dove for the ball. Left it all on the field. Awesome defender.
 
I remember him more with the dolphins than the Cowboys.

Was a good player in the NFL.
 
Ahh man I nearly forgot all about Brock Marion......i'm more shocked to realize how much success he had outside of the Cowboys. Snagged up a few Pro Bowl's with Miami. Didn't know that.
 
The 1993 draft for the Cowboys was somewhat underrated. The draft produced a number of very solid contributors in the NFL: Darrin Smith, Kevin Williams, Ron Stone, Barry Minter (with the Bears), Brock Marion and Dave Thomas (with the Jaguars and Giants).
 
Another odd fact. I was a senior and Brock was a sophomore and he didn't play on the varsity team. Late bloomer. I didn't know him well, but what I did know about him was he was a really good guy. Worked his butt off the last couple years of high school.
 
i went to high school with Brock. Just got put into our local hall of fame. Just thought a few of you would be interested.

2016 Inductee
BROCK MARION

Brock Marion was born forty-five years ago and spent most of his childhood in Bakersfield, California. While attending West High School in Bakersfield from 1983 to 1987, Brock was a very successful student-athlete. As a senior, he led the state with thirteen interceptions. He earned praise not only in football but also basketball and track. His performances merited many honors, including All-Area Back of the Year, selection to the East-West Shrine game, and a football scholarship, to name a few.

Coming into adulthood, he left his hometown for what would be an adventure in Reno, Nevada. It was an opportunity that called him to continue his dream of playing professional football. While attending the University of Nevada on a football scholarship, he enjoyed success on the field and also met his future wife. He was a four-year starter, playing cornerback for three years and safety as a senior. Together, Brock and his wife embarked on a journey that would take them many places, a journey that continues to this day.

In 1993, Brock’s dream became a reality when he was drafted by Jimmy Johnson and the Dallas Cowboys and began an exciting NFL career. After five successful years in Dallas, he spent six years with the Miami Dolphins and his last year with the Detroit Lions, for a total of twelve years in the NFL. During those years, there were many accolades: two Super Bowl rings, three Pro-Bowl appearances, and numerous awards for defensive and special-team accomplishments, including leading the NFL with 1,532 kick-return yards. That season of life came to a close in 2005, when Brock chose to retire from the NFL. He finished his pro career with 3l interceptions, 2 quarterback sacks, 676 tackles, and 235 assisted tackles. He was inducted into the Bob Elias Kern County Sports Hall of Fame in 2008.

A new season began with a transition to a new playing field. He and his wife, Keri, now call Oregon home. They have been married for twenty seasons and counting. They are the proud parents of Briana, Olivia, Brock Jr., Hannah, Gennavieve, and Luke. Brock and Keri are continuing on their journey in marriage, parenting, and life in whatever field God calls them.

Good player and seems like a quality person.

All the best to him and his family.
 
He was a very good player, had a guy I grew up with who was a hardcore dolphin fan, he was s very good player for them also. Made me mad he wasn't in our safety field
 
i went to high school with Brock. Just got put into our local hall of fame. Just thought a few of you would be interested.

2016 Inductee
BROCK MARION

Brock Marion was born forty-five years ago and spent most of his childhood in Bakersfield, California. While attending West High School in Bakersfield from 1983 to 1987, Brock was a very successful student-athlete. As a senior, he led the state with thirteen interceptions. He earned praise not only in football but also basketball and track. His performances merited many honors, including All-Area Back of the Year, selection to the East-West Shrine game, and a football scholarship, to name a few.

Coming into adulthood, he left his hometown for what would be an adventure in Reno, Nevada. It was an opportunity that called him to continue his dream of playing professional football. While attending the University of Nevada on a football scholarship, he enjoyed success on the field and also met his future wife. He was a four-year starter, playing cornerback for three years and safety as a senior. Together, Brock and his wife embarked on a journey that would take them many places, a journey that continues to this day.

In 1993, Brock’s dream became a reality when he was drafted by Jimmy Johnson and the Dallas Cowboys and began an exciting NFL career. After five successful years in Dallas, he spent six years with the Miami Dolphins and his last year with the Detroit Lions, for a total of twelve years in the NFL. During those years, there were many accolades: two Super Bowl rings, three Pro-Bowl appearances, and numerous awards for defensive and special-team accomplishments, including leading the NFL with 1,532 kick-return yards. That season of life came to a close in 2005, when Brock chose to retire from the NFL. He finished his pro career with 3l interceptions, 2 quarterback sacks, 676 tackles, and 235 assisted tackles. He was inducted into the Bob Elias Kern County Sports Hall of Fame in 2008.

A new season began with a transition to a new playing field. He and his wife, Keri, now call Oregon home. They have been married for twenty seasons and counting. They are the proud parents of Briana, Olivia, Brock Jr., Hannah, Gennavieve, and Luke. Brock and Keri are continuing on their journey in marriage, parenting, and life in whatever field God calls them.
OMG Sign him again!!!
 
One of my favorite Cowboys when I was younger. I was so happy when he replaced that overhyped Larry Brown. I was pretty upset when they let him go though.
 
If the writing was already on the wall, not resigning Marion was the spotlight that lit it up and made it impossible to ignore. Reading about him signing with the Dolphins was one of those "remember where I was" moments in Cowboy's history. If we couldn't afford the Brock Marion's of the world just who the hell was going to play defense?

At least we may have finally filled that spot, 17 years later...
 

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