Bob Griese launches a pass over an on-rushing Curley Culp during the opening round of the 1971 AFC Playoffs. Griese had 20 completions in 35 attempts for 263 yards and a touchdown in the 27-24 win that lasted until almost half-way into 2 Sudden-Death quarters.
Bob Griese passes over Curley Culp - 1971 Chiefs & Dolphins
The Dolphins Hall of Fame quarterback Bob Griese - passed for 192 touchdowns and over 25,000 yards during his 14 years in Miami.
Dolphins QB Bob Griese
The Dolphins Bob Griese comes under some heavy pressure from the Colts Bubba Smith. In 1970 the Dolphins had their first ever winning season, winning 10 games and making it to the AFC playoffs as a Wildcard team.
Bubba Smith rushing Bob Griese - Colts and Dolphins 1970 NFL
Super Bowl VII - Jim Kiick takes the handoff from Bob Giese as he tries the Washington Redskin defense. Kiick scored the second of Miami's 2 touchdowns that day in the Dolphins 14-10 win over Washington that day. The Dolphins would finish the 1972 season undefeated. Bob Kuechenberg is in the foreground as Redskin Manny Sistrunk is tangled up with who appears to be center Jim Langer.
Jim Kiick carries against the Redskins in Super Bowl VII
Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese comes under some pressure from the Minnesota Viking defensive in 1972. The Vikings did manage to get to Griese twice but in the end the Dolphins prevailed 16-14 with 2 Griese TD passes and 3 Garo Yepremian Field goals.
Bob Griese under Minnesota Viking Pressure in 1972
Early 1970s Dolphins - Bob Griese sets up to pass with running back Jim Kiick out in front.
Bob Griese sets up to pass with Jim Kiick blocking
It's the start of the 1973 NFL season and Larry Csonka and the Miami Dolphins are on the cover of Sports Illustrated. The Dolphins had just come off their historic undefeated season of 1972 and would repeat as NFL Champs with a win in Super Bowl VIII. Csonka would have his third straight 1,000 yard rushing season. Quarterback Bob Griese is in background.
Larry Csonka on the cover of Sports Illustrated, September 17, 1973
Dolphins QB with one of the best center of the 1970s - Jim Langer of South Dakota State.
Bob Griese & Jim Langer of the Miami Dolphins
The 1971 NFL MVP - Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese escapes from the evil clutches of a pair of Kansas City defenders. The Dolphins edged out the Chiefs by a score of 27-24 in the first round of the 1971 AFC playoffs and advanced all the way to play the Cowboys in Super Bowl VI.
Bob Griese, Dolphins 1971
From the Dolphin's Super Bowl VII victory in 1973 - Miami quarterback Bob Griese drops back as fullback Larry Csonka swings out to the flat.
Bob Griese drops back to pass in Super Bowl VII
Big Ben has a Big Ol' hug for Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese in this Raiders/Dolphins showdown in 1970.
The Raiders Ben Davidson Sacks Dolphins QB Bob Griese in 1970
Eagles great Bill Bergey (#66) stares down Dolphins signal caller Bob Griese (#12) from across the line of scrimmage.
Eagles Linebacker Bill Bergey Stares Down Dolphins QB Bob Griese
A showdown of 2 of the NFL's powerhouses of the 70s - The Dolphins Bob Griese unloads a pass under the pressure of the Vikings Jim Marshall. Dolphins lineman Wayne Moore blocking.
Jim Marshall of the Vikings Pressures Bob Griese as Wayne Moore Blocks
Miami's 14-year veteran quarterback. 2 Super Bowl victories and 8 Pro Bowls.
Miami Dolphins Quarterback Bob Griese
From the 1973 season. The Dolphins had a 12-2 record as well as their 2nd consecutive Super Bowl win, a 24-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Dolphins QB Bob Griese with Head Coach Don Shula During the 1973 NFL Season
Dallas Cowboy defenders Larry Cole (#63) and Bob Lilly (#74) break through to put pressure on Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (#12).
Larry Cole
The 1971 AFC Divisional Playoffs game that featured the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs remains the longest post season game in NFL History. The Christmas day game lasted 3 hours and 21 minutes and ended with a Dolphins victory after kicker Garo Yepremian kicked a 37-yard field goal to break the tie and give the Dolphins the 27-24 win.
Here Dolphins QB Bob Griese sets up to pass as his offensive line holds against the Chiefs defense.
Bob Griese sets up to pass against Kansas City Christmas 1971
A 1st round draft pick of the Miami Dolphins in 1967 Griese played 14 years in professional football and was selected to 8 Pro Bowls.
Dolphins QB Bob Griese
A rookie in 1967 he passed for 2005 yards, 15 touchdowns and was named to the AFL's All-League Team.
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