History of the Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins were founded in 1966. They play their home games at Dolphin Stadium in South Florida. Their legendary head coach was Don Shula. The team was owned by Joe Robbie and television star Danny Thomas. The Dolphins did not win their first game until October 16, 1966. The dolphins finished that year with a record of 3-11. In 1967 their record was 4-10. Not much of an improvement. In 1968 the Dolphins improved with a 5-8-1. In 1969 the dolphins drafted two future Hall of Farmers in two separate deals. Linebacker Nick Buoniconti formerly with the Boston Patriots and quad Larry Little from the San Diego Chargers. The dolphins finished that year with a 3-10-1. In 1970 the team hired Don Shula as head coach. He had experience and a great deal of success with the Baltimore Colts leading them to Super Bowl. Sula was just what they needed as he lead them to a 10-4 record and the Dolphins 1st ever playoff. The Dolphins lost their first playoff with a score of 21-14. In 1971 the dolphins acquired linebacker Bob Matheson. He was the key to the 53 defense. The Miami Dolphins made in to their First superbowl but lost to the Dallas Cowboys. In 1972 Dolphins were undefeated. The finished the season that year with a record of 17-0. They won the Superbowl with a score of 14 to 7. In 1973 the finished the season at 12-2. Then they won again in 1974 facing the vikings the score was dolphins 24 vikings 7 and they were AFC champions for the following years 1971, 1972, 1973 1982, and 1984. Also here are some awards and people who were helping in the Miami offensive rookie of the year for 1987 was Troy Straford rb. For defensive players of the year were for 1973 Dick Anderson 1983 Doug Betters de 2006 Jason Taylor de. Offensive player of the year 1984 Dan marino qb. Super bowls MVP vii Jake Scott s and viii Larry Csonka fb. Best season 1972 worst season 2007. Here is the dolphins undefeated season
1972 Miami Dolphins Game-by-Game Results
No. 1 -- Dolphins 20, Chiefs 10
No. 2 -- Dolphins 34, Oilers 13
No. 3 -- Dolphins 16, Vikings 14
No. 4 -- Dolphins 27, Jets 17
No. 5 -- Dolphins 24, Chargers 10
No. 6 -- Dolphins 24, Bills 23
No. 7 -- Dolphins 23, Colts 0
No. 8 -- Dolphins 30, Bills 16
No. 9 -- Dolphins 52, Patriots 0
No. 10 -- Dolphins 28, Jets 24
No. 11 -- Dolphins 31, Cardinals 10
No. 12 -- Dolphins 37, Patriots 21
No. 13 -- Dolphins 23, Giants 13
No. 14 -- Dolphins 16, Colts 0
No. 15 -- AFC Divisional Playoff -- Dolphins 20, Browns 14
No. 16 -- AFC Championship -- Dolphins 21, Steelers 17
No. 17 -- Super Bowl VII -- Dolphins 14, Redskins 7