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The Miami Dolphins have been the signature franchise of South Florida sports for 42 years. The Dolphins have played in five Super Bowls. They won Super Bowls VII and VIII. The first Super Bowl victory completed the 1972 perfect season at 17-0, the only one in NFL history. The team has appeared in the playoffs 21 times. Joseph Robbie, a Minneapolis lawyer, and entertainer Danny Thomas paid $7.5 million for the expansion franchise in 1965. The American Football League added the Dolphins in 1966. The franchise remained in control of the Robbie family until 1994. Following Joe Robbie's death on Jan. 7, 1990 his son, Tim, became the Edited...
The Miami Dolphins have been the signature franchise of South Florida sports for 42 years. The Dolphins have played in five Super Bowls. They won Super Bowls VII and VIII. The first Super Bowl victory completed the 1972 perfect season at 17-0, the only one in NFL history. The team has appeared in the playoffs 21 times. Joseph Robbie, a Minneapolis lawyer, and entertainer Danny Thomas paid $7.5 million for the expansion franchise in 1965. The American Football League added the Dolphins in 1966. The franchise remained in control of the Robbie family until 1994. Following Joe Robbie's death on Jan. 7, 1990 his son, Tim, became the Edited The Miami Dolphins have been the signature franchise of South Florida sports for 42 years. The Dolphins have played in five Super Bowls. They won Super Bowls VII and VIII. The first Super Bowl victory completed the 1972 perfect season at 17-0, the only one in NFL history. The team has appeared in the playoffs 21 times. Joseph Robbie, a Minneapolis lawyer, and entertainer Danny Thomas paid $7.5 million for the expansion franchise in 1965. The American Football League added the Dolphins in 1966. The franchise remained in control of the Robbie family until 1994. Following Joe Robbie's death on Jan. 7, 1990 his son, Tim, became the team president. On March 7, H. Wayne Huizenga purchased 50 percent of the Robbie Stadium Corporation and 15 percent of the limited partnership of the Dolphins. In January of 1994, when the Robbie family couldn't resolve estate differences, the trustees (Tim, Dan and Janet Robbie) of the Dolphins signed an agreement with Huizenga to purchase the family's interest in the franchise and stadium. On June 28, the deal was completed and Huizenga became the owner of both. The Dolphins named George Wilson, who had coached Detroit for eight years (57-46-6), as their first coach in January of 1966. Wilson was the coach for four years (15-39-2). Don Shula was hired as vice president and coach on Feb. 18, 1970. The Dolphins had to give the Baltimore Colts a first-round draft choice as compensation. In 26 seasons, Shula's record of 257-133-2 yielded a winning percentage of .658, the best in professional sports over that period. In the first 30 years, the team had two coaches. In the last 12 years, it has had five coaches. Through 2006, their record was 96-80 (.545). The Dolphins played their first 21 years in the Orange Bowl where they had a 110-38-3 (.738) regular-season record and a 10-4 playoff record. In 1987, the team moved to Joe Robbie Stadium that was built through private financing. The stadium, built for $115 million, would subsequently be named Pro Player Stadium and Dolphin Stadium. Through 2006, the team's regular-season record there was 102-57(.642) and its playoff record was 5-3. The Dolphins trained at St. Petersburg Beach and Boca Ciega High School in 1966. It moved to St. Andrew's School in Boca Raton from 1966-70 and to Biscayne College (St. Thomas University) from 1970-1993. The team built a training facility at Nova Southeastern University and moved there in 1993. An indoor practice facility was added in 2006. The Dolphins have Shula and eight players - quarterbacks Bob Griese and Dan Marino, running back Larry Csonka, wide receiver Paul Warfield, linebacker Nick Buoniconti, centers Jim Langer and Dwight Stephenson and guard Larry Little - in the NFL Hall of Fame. Shula's first training camp included three-a-day workouts. The Dolphins turned the corner in his first year, finishing 10-4 but losing 21-14 at Oakland in the first round of the playoffs. In 1971, the team finished 10-3-1 and beat Kansas City 27-24 on Christmas Day in an overtime game that needed 82 minutes and 40 seconds, the longest in pro football history. Garo Yepremian's 37-yard field goal decided the AFC semifinal and gave the Dolphins their first post-season victory. On Jan. 2, the Dolphins held Baltimore scoreless, 21-0, for the first time in 97 games before 78,629 fans in the Orange Bowl. Safety Dick Anderson returned an interception 62 yards for a touchdown thanks to six perfect blocks. Dallas rushed for 252 yards and beat the Dolphins 24-3 in first Super Bowl VI appearance, but it was only the beginning. South Florida had Dolphin fever as the team sold a record 69,303 season tickets for 1972. In the fifth game of 1972, Griese broke his right leg and dislocated his ankle, but veteran Earl Morrall replaced him and led a 24-10 win over San Diego. Shula became the first NFL coach to win 100 games in 10 seasons with a 52-0 win over New England on Nov. 12. The team finished the regular season 14-0. Griese came off the bench after a 10-game absence and led a 21-17 victory at Pittsburgh in the AFC Championship, a game that was highlighted by punter Larry Seiple's 37-yard run on fourth down for a crucial first down. On Jan. 14, 1972 the Dolphins made history as they defeated Washington 14-7 in Super Bowl VII. Safety Jake Scott, who recorded two interceptions, was the MVP. Later in the year, the franchise set a NFL record with 74,961 season tickets sold. The team rolled through the regular season at 12-2 and rushed for 266 yards to beat Oakland 27-10 and win a third straight AFC Championship, a first at the time. On Jan. 13, 1973, the Dolphins ran over Minnesota 24-7 in Super Bowl VIII as Larry Csonka, the MVP, rushed for 145 yards (33 carries). The team outscored three playoff opponents 85-33, a measure of its dominance. Yepremian kicked five field goals, including one from 42 yards with 21 seconds left, in a 15-13 AFC victory in the Pro Bowl. He was the MVP, a first for a Dolphin. The team has sent 155 players to the Pro Bowl. Csonka, running back Jim Kiick and wide receiver Paul Warfield sent shock waves through the Dolphin world on March 31, 1974 when they signed a $3.3 million package to play in the World Football League. The Dolphins finish 11-3, but their bid for a third straight Super Bowl win ended on Dec. 21 in Oakland when Ken Stabler's 8-yard pass to Clarence Davis gave the Raiders a 28-26 win in an AFC semifinal game. A 31-21 loss to Oakland on Sept. 22, 1975 ended a 31-game winning streak in the Orange Bowl. The team was eliminated in the first-round of the playoffs in 1978, 1979 and 1981. On Jan. 2, 1982, the Dolphins were eliminated in a 41-38 overtime loss to San Diego in the Orange Bowl, a game still viewed by many as the greatest ever played. Don Strock and Dan Fouts became the first two quarterbacks to throw for over 400 yards in the same game. Strock rallied the team from a 24-0 deficit. The Dolphins returned to the Super Bowl in the strike-shortened season of 1982 thanks to three interceptions by linebacker A.J. Duhe in a 14-0 win over the New York Jets in the AFC Championship game. He returned one 35 yards for a touchdown. They lost to Washington 14-7 in XVIII on Jan. 30, 1983. Two seasons later, Dan Marino, Mark Duper and Mark Clayton put together the most prolific passing season in NFL history. Marino became the first quarterback to throw for over 5,000 yards (5.084) as he completed 362 of 564 with 48 touchdowns Clayton's 18 touchdown catches was a NFL record, and his 73 catches (1,389 yards) and Duper's 71 catches (1,306 yards) were team record. The passing explosion led the Dolphins to Super Bowl XIX where they lost to San Francisco 38-16. The team hasn't been back to the Super Bowl since. Shula would take the team to the playoffs four more times before retiring after the 1995 season and being replaced by Jimmy Johnson. Johnson guided the Dolphins to the playoff three times in four years. Dave Wannstedt replaced Johnson in 2000. Jim Bates replaced Wannstedt after 10 games of the 2004 season, but Nick Saban was hired in the off-season. Saban stayed two years before going back to college coaching at the University of Alabama. Cam Cameron was hired as his replacement in 2007 and Randy Mueller was named general manager. The residue of several bad drafts became apparent in 2007. Still, the Dolphins remain South Florida's most popular sports team, and the one that evokes the most passion from the fans. For more information go to www.miamidolphins.com.
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Maldición de los Marlins atormenta a Pujols
A finales del año pasado, tres meses antes del inicio de la temporada 2012 del béisbol de Grandes Ligas, pronostiqué miserias para Albert Pujols y sus Angelinos de Los Angeles.
Hasta ahora no me he equivocado, y me sorprende lo "sorprendido" que...Tags: Willie Mays, Rod Carew, Baseball, Beaches, Turner Field
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Ross turns up the heat on Miami Dolphins QB battle
DAVIE — Steve Ross is becoming a sack master of his own team. The Miami Dolphins' owner certainly knows how to apply pressure, revealing the makeup of a man who rocketed from Miami Beach High diploma to billionaire. Ross snuck up on Ryan...
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Former Miami Dolphins DE Phillip Merling signs with the Green Bay Packers
Phillip Merling has signed a free-agent contract with the Green Bay Packers becoming the second former Miami Dolphin this week to sign elsewhere.
Merling played defensive end for the Dolphins for four seasons before he was released last month. ...Tags: Sports, New York Jets, Phillip Merling , Football, Yeremiah Bell
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Draft pick tracker: Dolphins rookie status report
Dolphins EditorSince the new collective bargaining agreement, the days of rookie contract drama in the NFL are all but gone. That means fewer missed camp days. No holdouts. No protracted and public contract negotiations. Still, there are contracts to be signed and...Tags: Rishard Matthews, David Garrard, Michael Egnew, B.J. Cunningham, Olivier Vernon
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Practice report rewind: Tuesday's OTA
South Florida Sun-Sentinel-- "John Denney is our player rep. I have to clear everything through John, so I'm very nice to John," Joe Philbin said. -- Dolphins coach Joe Philbin said David Garrard has a strong arm, moves well and "I like the way he looks." -- "He's a guy that can...Tags: Richard Marshall, David Garrard, Paul Soliai , Jared Odrick , Lydon Murtha
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Dolphins QB battle begins at OTA
SunSentinel.comThe Miami Dolphins first day of organized training activities provided the first chance to watch the quarterback competition between Matt Moore, David Garrard and Ryan Tannehill. Soon after practice, Dolphins coach Joe Philbin was asked about comments...Tags: Sports, David Garrard, Matt Moore (football), Houston Texans, Jimmy Wilson
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Miami Dolphins' John Jerry favored to start at right guard
– John Jerry is being put in position to regain the Miami Dolphins' starting right guard spot, where he started 13 games at in 2010 as a rookie.
General Manager Jeff Ireland said the team's goal is to allow Jerry, a third-round pick in 2010, to...Tags: John Jerry , Rishard Matthews, John Denney , Jared Odrick , Artis Hicks
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Bucs deal TE Winslow to Seahawks, sign Dallas Clark
The Buccaneers signed free agent tight end Dallas Clark to a one-year contract Monday and traded tight end Kellen Winslow to the Seahawks. Clark spent the last nine years with the Indianapolis Colts, who drafted him with the 24th overall pick of the 2003...
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Philadelphia Eagles cut former Miami Hurricanes QB Jacory Harris
The Phildelphia Eagles announced Monday they have cut former Miami Hurricanes quarterback Jacory Harris. Harris initially signed with the Eagles on May 11. Harris initially had a tryout May 4 with the Miami Dolphins, and had previously attended a...Tags: Jacory Harris, David Garrard, Miami Hurricanes, Mike Kafka, Michael Vick
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Texans take the field for organized team activities
KIAHDay one of Organized Team Activities (OTA's) for the Texans means lots of new faces trying to win a job. Quarterback Case Keenum, who starred at the University of Houston, gets his first taste of life in the pros. "It's hyper-drive, you know, I'm trying...Tags: Case Keenum, Andre Johnson
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One-Man Volleyball Team And World Record Holder Coming To Glastonbury
Bob Holmes, a one-man volleyball team, is coming to town May 31 in an attempt to extend his world records. Holmes, who has beaten thousands of volleyball teams across the country – including teams made up of players from the Pittsburgh Steelers,...Tags: Volleyball, Washington Redskins, Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills
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Miami Dolphins sign rookie DT Kheeston Randall
The Miami Dolphins have signed rookie defensive tackle Kheeston Randall, the team announced Monday morning. Randall, 23, was the first of two seventh-round picks in last month's NFL draft. A former University of Texas star, Randall started three years...
Tags: Sports, Football, Frank Middleton, National Football League, Kheeston Randall
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