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History / NFL Records of the Miami Dolphins
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Quick StatsLeague Championships1973 Super Bowl VII 1974 Super Bowl VIII Conference Championships1970 (AFC) 1972 (AFC) 1973 (AFC) 1982 (AFC) 1984 (AFC) Division Championships1971 (AFC Eest) 1972 (AFC Eest) 1973 (AFC Eest) 1974 (AFC Eest) 1979 (AFC Eest) 1981 (AFC Eest) 1983 (AFC Eest) 1984 (AFC Eest) 1985 (AFC Eest) 1992 (AFC Eest) Years in Playoffs1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1978 1979 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1990 1992 1994 1995 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 Retired Numbers#12 Bob Griese #13 Dan Marino Hall of Fame MembersBob Griese 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 and 1980 Larry Csonka 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, and 1979 Nick Bouniconti 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1976 Larry Little 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 and 1980 Paul Warfield 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 and 1974 Jim Langer 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978 and 1979 Don Shula 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1995 Dwight Stephenson 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 and 1987 Previous StadiumsOrange Bowl (75,206) 1966-86 Pro Player Stadium (75,540) 1987- Present *known as Joe Robbie Stadium 1987-96 |
Miami Dolphins Team History
Miami Dolphins Franchise InformationFranchise Granted: 1966 First Season: 1966 Franchise History: 1966 - 1969 Miami Dolphins (AFL) 1970 - Present Miami Dolphins (NFL) A fan contest drew 19,843 entries to name the AFL expansion team. A total of 622 contestants suggested “Dolphins.” Team owner Joe Robbie said he liked the name because, “The dolphin is one of the fastest and smartest creatures in the sea.” Miami Dolphins - Stadium
Miami Dolphins Chronological History1965 - AFL awards its first expansion franchise to Joseph Robbie and television star Danny Thomas for $7.5 million. 1966 - The Dolphins began competition in the AFL. 1972 - The Miami Dolphins are the first and only NFL team to finish a complete season undefeated. In 1972 they finished a 14-game regular season without a single loss. They then went on to win two playoff games and the Super Bowl against the Washington Redskins. 1973 - The Dolphins won 12 games throughout the season and went on to win the Super Bowl yet again, beating the Minnesota Vikings 24-7. 1974 - The Dolphins lose the Super Bowl to the Oakland Raiders. Several players later defect to the short-lived World Football League including Csonka, Kiick and Warfield. 1975 - The Dolphins win ten games in the regular season despite the loss of multiple key players. 1977 - The team rebounds from a losing 1976 season by winning 10 or more games in four of the next five seasons. 1982 - During the strike shortened season, the Dolphins held five of their nine opponents to 14 or fewer points en route to their fourth Super Bowl appearance. Dolphins overcome 24-0 deficit but succumb in overtime, 41-38, to San Diego in highest-scoring playoff game in history. Later yhey lost the title game to the Redskins 27-17. 1983 - QB David Woodley is replaced by rookie Dan Marino. Later that season Marino wins the AFC passing championship and rookie of the year award. 1984 - Marino sets multiple single season records for most years at 5,084, touchdown passes at 48 and completions at 362. Much of his success can be attributed to an outstanding offensive line and receivers Mark Clayton and Mark Duper. The Dolphins won their first 11 games enroute to the Super Bowl but lost to the 49ers 38-16. 1987 - After four missed weeks of action (one game cancellation, three replacement games), the regular Dolphin players return to action. Miami loses 34-31 in overtime at home to the Buffalo Bills. The 21-point comeback by Buffalo is the best ever by an opponent against a Dolphins team. 1988 - Dan Marino becomes the first quarterback in NFL history to pass for over 4,000 yards four times in a career in the Dolphins' 37-31 win over Cleveland. He also throws for his 193rd career touchdown, setting a new Dolphin record and surpassing the total of former quarterback Bob Griese, who had previously held the mark. Marino tops the record that took Griese 14 seasons to accomplish in only six-plus seasons. Also, receiver Mark Clayton surpasses Nat Moore in the record books as he catches a pass in his 37th consecutive game. 1995 - Marino broke a series of career passing records held by Fran Tarkenton including yards, touchdowns and completions. 2000 - Dan Marino announces his retirement from professional football. |
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