Mark Tuinei

Mark Tuinei
No. 71
Position:Offensive tackle
Center
Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:(1960-03-31)March 31, 1960
Oceanside, California, U.S.
Died:May 6, 1999(1999-05-06) (aged 39)
Plano, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:314 lb (142 kg)
Career information
High school:Punahou School
(Honolulu, Hawaii)
College:Hawaii
Undrafted:1983
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:195
Games started:147
Fumble recoveries:5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Mark Pulemau Tuinei (March 31, 1960 – May 6, 1999) was an American professional football player who was an offensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. Known as a "gentle giant", his career lasted for 15 years (1983–1997) and his ability to protect quarterback Troy Aikman and to run-block for running back Emmitt Smith helped them win Super Bowls in 1992, 1993, and 1995 and the NFC East Division in 1985 and 1992–96. He was also selected for the Pro Bowl in 1994 and 1995.