I'm surprised to see Marino's retirement getting as many votes as it has. That was a worst moment? He was old and couldn't play anymore. His departure was right on time. That, compared to an AFC Championship loss -- Jeez.
Marino's retirement was worse. Here's why:
I think the sentiment at the time was the same as after the SB loss, Marino is young, the team's core was young, MIA will be back for several more playoff runs.
Marino's retirement was the end of an era & also the way it ended was blasphemous. Marino's legs were shredded but with the right protection & a decent receiving corps he still could have been better than average at least for another year. This is why I loved the idea of him going to the Vikings with a young Moss & a still in his prime Carter it would have been 1984 all over again. This was also the beginning of the Wanny era so now you tell me which was worse