Robert led all National Football League rookies with 42 receptions in 1987 filling in for an injured Jay Novacek. This was one reception shy of the franchise record for rookies. His six touchdown receptions would tie the rookie franchise record. Robert Awalt turns 62 today.
Half of the “Marks Brothers” receiving tandem (along with Mark Duper), Mark Clayton set a National Football League record for receiving touchdowns in a season with 18 in 1984 (since broken). His 550 receptions and 81 receiving touchdowns are the most in Miami Dolphins history. Mark Clayton turns 65 today.