Paul Warfield
Bob Griese
Norm Bulaich
NFL Running Back Norm Bulaich played 5 seasons for the Dolphins, from 1975 to 1979.
Dolphins Quarterback Dan Marino
Paul Warfield
Bob Griese sets up to pass with Jim Kiick blocking
Early 1970s Dolphins - Bob Griese sets up to pass with running back Jim Kiick out in front.
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Paul Warfield
Larry Csonka
Bob Griese
Larry Csonka
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Nick Buoniconti
Nick Buoniconti 1972 Miami Dolphins Topps NFL Football Card #43
Year #11 for the Hall of Famer. Was a major part of the NFL's #1 ranked defense that brought the Dolphins an undefeated season and a Super Bowl Championship.
John Offerdahl
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Larry Little Knocks Over Joe Greene in the 1972 AFC Championship Game
A battle of All-Pros in the 1972 AFC Championship game. Dolphins guard Larry Little (#66) gets the better of Steelers All Pro defensive lineman Joe Greene (#75).
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Nick Buoniconti
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Herb Adderley Cowboys and Paul Warfield Dolphins - Classic 1970s NFL
Herb Adderley spent the last 3 years of his 12-year NFL career in Dallas where he won a Super Bowl after the 1971 NFL season. Here he is in that Super Bowl moving in to stop Dolphin Paul Warfield. Warfield would win a couple of Super Bowls himself before he called it quits in 1977.
Garo Yepremian's Pass Attempt in Super Bowl VII
Dolphins kicker tries to heave to the ball in desperation just after it was blocked. The ball was intercepted by Redskins defensive back Mike Bass and returned for the Skins only score of Super Bowl VII.
Charlie Babb NFL Defensive Back
Vern Den Herder of the Dolphins rushing Billy Kilmer in Super Bowl VII
Redskins QB Billy Kilmer throws a bit off balance thanks to pressure from Dolphins defender Vern Den Herder. In Super Bowl VII the Miami defense kept heat on Kilmer all day forcing 3 interceptions and sacking him twice. The Dolphins came out on top 14-7 and finished the 1972 NFL with a total of 17 wins and no losses.
Paul Krause & Alan Page Tackling Larry Csonka in Super Bowl VIII
Larry Csonka, MVP of Super Bowl VIII, rips through the Minnesota Viking defense during the 24-7 Dolphins championship victory over the Vikings. Csonka had 2 touchdowns and 145 yards while averaging over 4 yards a carry. In the above pic safety Paul Krause (#22) hangs on desperately to bring the Dolphins' fullback down. Alan Page (#88) can only look on from the background.
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Larry Csonka and Bob Kuechenberg, 1973 Miami Dolphins
In 8 seasons Larry Csonka rushed for over 6737 yards and 53 touchdowns. Bob Kuechenberg spent 14 seasons there and started 176 games.
Nick Buoniconti
13th round draft pick of the Boston Patriots in 1963 from Notre Dame. Played 14 years between the Patriots and the Miami Dolphins - won 2 Super Bowls with the Dolphins. Named to the AFL All-Star team 6 times and the NFL Pro Bowl twice. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001.
Bob Griese
John Offerdahl
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Mark Duper
Dan Marino 1991 Pro Set Milestone Football Card #13
Printed in 1991 this Pro Set Card honored Dan Marino's 3563 passing yards in 1990. An NFL record at the time it was his 7th consecutive 3,000+ yard-passing season - he would actually extend that record 2 more years through 1991 and 1992.
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Earl Campbell carries against the Miami Dolphins in 1978
Dolphins lineman tries to stop Earl Campbell during the 1978 Monday Night game between the Oilers and Dolphins. The rest of the Dolphins defense couldn't stop Campbell either as the Houston rookie had a career game rushing for 4 touchdowns and 199 yards. Houston won 35-30.
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Nick Buoniconti NFL Linebacker
Paul Warfield
Paul Warfield
The Dolphins Dick Anderson with 4 Interceptions against the Steelers in 1973
Had 4 interceptions against the Steelers in 1973 - one was returned 38 yards for a score.
Dolphin Mercury Morris NFL Running Back
Nick Buoniconti
John Offerdahl
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Larry Csonka
Larry Csonka
Rookie Bob Griese and Norm Evans of the Dolphins with the Chiefs Jerry Mays - 1967 AFL Football
Rookie Bob Griese, fresh out of Purdue, took over as Miami’s starting quarterback in 1967. He started 10 games that season, throwing for 2,005 yards and 15 touchdowns. In this shot, Griese gets the pass off while feeling the heat — (we think it's) Kansas City’s Jerry Mays — as No. 73, tackle Norm Evans, holds the line. Evans went on to play 14 seasons and start 166 games with the Oilers, Dolphins and Seahawks.
Johhny Unitas Passes vs Miami Dolphins in the 1971 AFC Championship Game
Colts Super Star Johnny Unitas in action against Dolphins Steve Riley and Manny Fernandez. We think this is from the 1971 AFC Title game where the Dolphins blanked the reigning NFL champs 21-0.
Mark Duper of the Miami Dolphins Receiver Scores
Miami Dolphins Guard Bob Kuechenberg
Dan Marino
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Larry Csonka
Alan Page vs Larry Csonka
Hall of Fame Defensive Lineman 1967-1981 for the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears set to tackle Hall of Fame Miami Dolphin Runner Larry Csonka
Offensive Guard Larry Little of the Dolphins
Hall of Fame Guard with the Miami Dolphins 12 seasons. 5 All Pro Teams, 5 Pro Bowl seasons, 2 Super Bowl wins.
John Offerdahl 1991 Dolphins Topps Card
His 1991 Topps card. Unfortunately, it was this season that injuries began slow done the former All-Pro as his playing time was greatly reduced for the rest of his career.
Paul Warfield
Larry Csonka
Dan Marino
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Dolphins 1970s Fullback Larry Csonka
In the 1970s, Larry Csonka was the very definition of power football. He rushed for over 8,000 yards in his 11-year career and averaged 4.3 yards a carry. That looks like long-time Viking Veteran Wally Hilgenberg on his back.
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Jim Kiick rushes against the Houston Oilers
Mark Duper makes a catch against the Jets
Making a catch against the Jets
Dolphins QB Bob Griese with Head Coach Don Shula During the 1973 NFL Season
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.
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The #1 All-Time Quarterback in Miami Dolphins History - Dan Marino.
Bob Kuechenberg Miami Dolphins Guard
The 14-year veteran started out as a 4th round pick from Notre Dame by the Eagles in 1969. By 1970 he was the starting left guard for the Dolphins. He is 4th on the All-Time Dolphins Games played list with 196 regular season games played. His 14 seasons as a Dolphin is 2nd best as well (tied with 3 other Dolphins players). His list of accomplishments include 6 Pro Bowls, 2 All-Pro First-Team selections, 4 Super Bowl appearances and an induction into the Miami Dolphins Honor Roll in 1995. As of the 2020 season he has been a Hall of Fame Finalist 8 times.
Larry Csonka
Miami Dolphins Offense vs Minnesota Dolphins Defense - Super Bowl VIII
Dan Marino and Mark Duper Celebrate
A Dan Marino and Mark Duper Celebration. During Marino's rookie season in 1983 he threw a total of 20 touchdown passes - 8 of those went to Mark Duper.
Ronnie Lott and Mark Clayton
49ers Defender Ronnie Lott battles Mark Clayton of the Dolphins
Larry Csonka
Billy Kilmer and Bill Stanfill - Super Bowl VII
More Classic Billy Kilmer - from Super Bowl VII against the Miami Dolphins. That looks like Dolphin Defensive End Bill Stanfill in the background.
Paul Warfield
Larry Csonka
Bob Griese
Bob Griese
Larry Little
Bob Griese
Dan Marino
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Dan Marino and Mark Clayton - Dolphins Dynamic Duo
The #1 Quarterback-Receiver Touchdown Tandem in Dolphins History. Dan Marino and Mark Clayton combined for 79 touchdowns from 1983 to 1992 when Clayton left to join the Green Bay Packers.
Their 79 touchdowns is also #2 in NFL History as well.
Jim Langer
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Miami Dolphins QB Earl Morrall
Roger Staubach under pressure from Dolphins Defense
Dallas Cowboys QB Roger Staubach gets rid of the ball under a rush from linebacker Nick Buoniconti and the Miami Dolphins defense.
Dan Marino & Ed Newman, 1984 Miami Dolphins
Dan Marino sets up to pass behind the protection of All-Pro guard Ed Newman. In 1984, Marino rewrote the record books, becoming the first quarterback to throw for over 5,000 yards in a season. His 5,084 passing yards stood as the NFL record until 2011. That year he also posted staggering numbers: 564 attempts, 362 completions, a 64.2% completion rate, 9.0 yards per attempt, 48 touchdowns, and a 108.9 passer rating. Protecting him up front, Newman was a cornerstone of Miami’s line for 12 seasons, earning four Pro Bowl nods and one All-Pro selection—all with the Dolphins.
Bob Griese
Joe Klecko Rushes Dolphins QB Dan Marino
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Dan Marino
NFL Hall of Famer passed for over 61,000 yards and 420 touchdowns during a 16-year career with the Miami Dolphins.
Larry Csonka gets behind Larry Little
The Hall of Fame Guard blocks for fellow Hall of Famer Larry Csonka.
Dan Marino
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Bob Griese
Larry Csonka
Paul Warfield of the Dolphins makes a catch against Cornell Green and the Cowboys
Garo Yepremian 1978 Miami Dolphins Topps NFL Football Trading Card #425
Garo Yepremian and his 1978 Dolphins Topps card. His last season as a Dolphin he hit on 19 of 23 field goals for a league-high 82.6%. Named to the Pro Bowl.
Paul Warfield, Dolphins makes a catch against the Colts
Dolphins receiver Paul Warfield goes up and makes a grab in the middle of the Baltimore Colts defense.
Dan Marino
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Mark Duper
Bob Griese hands to Benny Malone with Jim Langer Blocking
A Larry Csonka Portrait by Merv Corning
Larry Csonka, a portrait by American artist Merv Corning
Miami Dolphins Quarterback Bernie Kosar
Quaterbacked for the Miami Dolphins from 1994 to 1996.
Trace Armstrong gets to Warren Moon
Originally a 2nd round pick with the Bears he played 6 years with the Dolphins recording a total of 56½ sacks. Here he gets to Vikings QB Warren Moon.
1968 Bob Griese Trading Card
Nick Buoniconti and Jim Riley move in on Duane Thomas in Super Bowl VI
Dolphins Hall of Famer Nick Buoniconti moves in with lineman Jim Riley to stop Duane Thomas of the Cowboys in Super Bowl VI. Thomas led all runners this day with 95 yards and a touchdown to help the Cowboys to a 24-3 win.
Dolphins QB Bob Griese
The Dolphins Hall of Fame quarterback Bob Griese - passed for 192 touchdowns and over 25,000 yards during his 14 years in Miami.
The Bills Ron McDole Stops Billy Joe of the Dolphins
Veteran defensive end Ron McDole stops Miami Dolphins runner Billy Joe in 1966.
Dan Marino
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Mark Duper
Larry Csonka & Mercury Morris vs Alan Page of the Vikings in Super Bowl VIII
With Mercury Morris in front, Dolphins fullback Larry Csonka heads into Vikings defense in Super Bowl VIII. Csonka finished with 145 yards a 2 touchdowns as the Dolphins rolled to their second straight NFL Title with a 24-7 win over the Vikings.
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Nick Buoniconti
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Dan Marino
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Vintage NFL Kicker Garo Yepremian
Cyprus-born NFL Kicker Garo Yepremian, probably in 1978 when he connected on 19 of 23 field goals for a league-high 82.6%. Don Strock holding.
Larry Csonka, Dolphins Fullback
the leading All Time Leading Rusher in Dolphins history with 6737 yards and 54 rushing touchdowns.
Earl Morrall Chased by the Cleveland Browns
Finished his 21-year career as Dolphin. Was a huge part of the offense as he led Miami to 9 straight regular season and 2 playoff wins.
Jim Kiick & Larry Csonka, Dolphins on Playing Cards as NFL Art
Taken from a 1972 Sports Magazine - Miami Dolphins runners Jim Kiick and Larry Csonka depicted on playing cards - Kings of course.
Dolphins Quarterback Dan Marino in 1984
The 1984 NFL MVP, Dan Marino had a career year setting a new NFL single-season passing yards with 5084 yards while leading the league with 362 completions, 48 TD passes, a 9.0 YPA and a 108.9 passer rating.
Mark Duper
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Dan Marino
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Mercury Morris carries against Redskins in Super Bowl VII
Paul Warfield Catch vs Tommy Casanova and Cincinnati in the 1973 AFC Playoffs
Paul Warfield loses his shoe on a long reception in the opening round of the 1973 AFC Playoffs. Warfield had 4 catches for 93 yards and a touchdown in Miami's 34-16 triumph over the Bengals that day. Bringing him down is Bengal Safety Tommy Casanova.
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Miami Dolphins Quarterback Dan Marino
Nick Buoniconti
Nick Buoniconti
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Bob Griese sets up to pass against Kansas City Christmas 1971
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.
The Dolphins Larry Csonka scores against Willie Lanier and the Chiefs in the 1971 AFC Playoffs
Dolphins fullback Larry Csonka dives over lineman Bob Kuechenberg (#67) and Bob DeMarco (#61) to score against Willie Lanier and the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1971 AFC playoffs.
Mercury Morris, Dolphins Running Back 1970s NFL
Dan Marino First NFL Quarterback to Pass for 5000 Yards in a Season
Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins was the first NFL passer to pass for over 5,000 yards in a single regular season. In 1984 he led the league with 5084 yards passing and 48 touchdowns. His QB rating of 108.9 was the best as well.
Dick Anderson
Paul Warfield
Bob Griese
Mark Duper
Dan Marino
NFL Hall of Famer passed for over 61,000 yards and 420 touchdowns during a 16-year career with the Miami Dolphins.
Paul Warfield
Bob Griese
Paul Warfield, Otto Stowe and Jim Kiick
Early 1970s offensive players of the Miami Dolphins - receivers Paul Warfield (#42), Otto Stowe (#82) and halfback Jim Kiick (#21).
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Larry Csonka Miami Dolphins Super Bowl VIII
The MVP of Super Bowl VIII. Racked up 145 yards on 33 carries. Scored 2 touchdowns.
Dolphins Middle Linebacker Nick Buoniconti
Joined the Dolphins after 7 seasons with the Patriots and was a major part of a defense that helped Miami to 2 NFL Titles.
Nick Buoniconti eyes Fran Tarkenton
A scrambling Fran Tarkenton (#10) is eyed by Hall of Fame linebacker Nick Buoniconti (#85) as Mike Kolen (#57) moves is in as well.
Paul Warfield
Paul Warfield
Paul Warfield
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Nick Buoniconti
13th round draft pick of the Boston Patriots in 1963 from Notre Dame. Played 14 years between the Patriots and the Miami Dolphins - won 2 Super Bowls with the Dolphins. Named to the AFL All-Star team 6 times and the NFL Pro Bowl twice. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001.
Miami Dolphins Backfield - Jim Kiick, Mercury Morris and Larry Csonka
One of the most productive offensive backfields of the NFL during the 1970s, Jim Kiick, Mercury Morris and Larry Csonka of the Miami Dolphins.
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Miami Dolphins Hall of Famer Larry Little
Miami Dolphins Hall of Famer Larry Little of Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach Florida. Originally signed with the Chargers before he ended up in Miami leading the way for one of the most productive backfields in the 1970s NFL.
Mark Duper
Larry Csonka
Norm Bulaich
NFL Running Back Norm Bulaich played 5 seasons for the Dolphins, from 1975 to 1979.
Eagles Linebacker Bill Bergey Stares Down Dolphins QB Bob Griese
Eagles great Bill Bergey (#66) stares down Dolphins signal caller Bob Griese (#12) from across the line of scrimmage.
Jim Langer
Dan Marino
NFL Hall of Famer passed for over 61,000 yards and 420 touchdowns during a 16-year career with the Miami Dolphins.
Larry Csonka
Bill Stanfill and the Miami Dolphins defense stops John Riggins of the Jets
Nick Buoniconti
13th round draft pick of the Boston Patriots in 1963 from Notre Dame. Played 14 years between the Patriots and the Miami Dolphins - won 2 Super Bowls with the Dolphins. Named to the AFL All-Star team 6 times and the NFL Pro Bowl twice. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001.
Bob Griese
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The Dolphins Jim Kiick, Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris
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Larry Csonka of the Dolphins & DD Lewis of the Cowboys
Dolphins fullback Larry Csonka (#39) works to get away from Cowboys linebacker DD Lewis (#50)
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Jim Kiick stopped by Glenn Edwards & John Rowser
Dolphins and Steelers, maybe around 1973 - Jim Kiick carries and is stopped by Glenn Edwards and John Rowser
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Larry Csonka 1967 Syracuse All American
In 1968 Miami took Syracuse fullback Larry Csonka with their 1st-round draft pick. He would play 11 seasons (8 as a Dolphin, 3 as a Giant), rush for over 8,000 yards, score 68 touchdowns and end up with a place in Canton in 1987.
Bob Griese, Dolphins 1971
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.
Nick Buoniconti
Larry Csonka Powers Past Roy Hilton and the Colts Defense - 1970 NFL
Dolphins fullback Larry Csonka powers over the Colts defense. In 1970 Miami became a contender in the league and Csonka was the team's high rusher with 874 yards and 6 TDS. The Colt on the ground is Roy Hilton and that looks like Marv Fleming in the background.
Dan Marino
NFL Hall of Famer passed for over 61,000 yards and 420 touchdowns during a 16-year career with the Miami Dolphins.
John Offerdahl
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Dolphins QB Bob Griese
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.
Bob Griese, Don Shula and Earl Morrall of the Miami Dolphins
Bob Griese started as the Dolphins quarterback in 1972 but when he was injured in week 5 against the Chargers, Earl Morrall came to the rescue leading the Dolphins to 9 straight wins and 2 playoff victories, but it was Bob Griese that Coach Don Shula elected to go with against the Redskins in Super Bowl VII.
Larry Csonka
Bob Griese
Mark Duper of the Miami Dolphins Receiver Scores a Touchdown
Paul Warfield of the Dolphins and John Outlaw of the Patriots Battle for the Football
Paul Warfield & John Outlaw battle for ball in early 1970s Dolphins-Patriots clash. Warfield joined the Dolphins in 1970 and by the time when he left in 1974 he had established himself as the Dolphins franchise top receiver.
Larry Csonka
Nick Buoniconti with Manny Fernandez & Vern Den Herder | Miami Dolphins 1970s Defense
Dolphins Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker Nick Buoniconti stands with Manny Fernandez, Vern Den Herder and that great Miami Dolphins Defense of the early 1970s.
Joe Namath Jump Pass vs Ed Cooke and the Miami Dolphins
Joe Namath shows off his athleticism against the Dolphins in some AFL gameplay. Dolphin #80 is long-time vet Ed Cooke. Cooke, an AFL All-Star in 1966, spent the final 2 seasons of a 10-year Pro Career in Miami.
Paul Warfield
Earl Morrall Hands to Mercury Morris - 1972 Miami Dolphins
Super-Backup Earl Morrall gives to Dolphin runner Mercury Morris. It was Morrall that replaced an injured Bob Griese in 1972 and led Miami to 9 straight victories to end the season with a 14-0 record. He also started the 2 post-season wins over the Browns and Steelers but start in the Super Bowl.
The Dolphins Mercury Morris in 1973
After becoming a 1,000-yard rusher in 1972, Miami Dolphins running back Mercury Morris narrowly missed a second straight 1,000-yard season in 1973, largely due to injuries that limited him to 13 games. Even so, Morris still rushed for an impressive 954 yards while averaging a remarkable 6.4 yards per carry — one of the best marks in the NFL that season.
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Miami Dolphins Football Legend Jim Langer
Jim Langer of South Dakota State. Dolphins center throughout most of the 1970s. Started 109 games for Miami, 3 All Pro Selections and 6 Pro Bowl teams. Hall of Fame Class of 1987.
Garo Yepremian's kick is blocked by Bill Brundige in Super Bowl VII
Miami Dolphins kicker Garo Yepremian watches as his attempted field goal is blocked in Super Bowl VII. Yepremian ended up scooping up his blocked kicked and attempted a desperation pass that was picked off by Mike Bass and returned for the Redskins only score in the game. That's Earl Morrall - #15 who was holding for Yepremian.
Bob Griese
Paul Warfield
Bill Stanfill, Dolphins and Billy Kilmer - Super Bowl VII
Redskins quarterback Billy Kilmer looks like he's about to have an encounter with Dolphins defensive end Bill Stanfill. In Super Bowl VII, Stanfill, along with Vern Den Herder, sacked Kilmer on the game’s final play to seal Miami’s 14-7 victory.
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Mark Duper
Larry Csonka
Nick Buoniconti
13th round draft pick of the Boston Patriots in 1963 from Notre Dame. Played 14 years between the Patriots and the Miami Dolphins - won 2 Super Bowls with the Dolphins. Named to the AFL All-Star team 6 times and the NFL Pro Bowl twice. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001.
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Dolphins Receiver Paul Warfield gets open against the Bengals
The Dolphins receiver finds an opening in the Bengals defense. Warfield finished his career with 427 catches - 156 of those catches were as a Dolphin.
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Jim Kiick Behind Wayne Mass -1971 Miami Dolphins vs Baltimore Colts
Back-up tackle Wayne Mass gets in front of Dolphins runner Jim Kiick in this early 1970s action. That looks like Big Bubba Smith lurking in the background.
Dolphins Receiver Paul Warfield
Paul Warfield spent 5 seasons in Miami winning 2 Super Bowls from 1970 to 1974. Started 59 games while collecting 156 catches for 3355 yards, a 21.5 Y/R and 33 touchdowns.
Trace Armstrong sacks Bills QB Rob Johnson
Bringing down Bills quarterback Rob Johnson.
Paul Warfield stopped by Dallas Defenders in Super Bowl VI
Dolphin Paul Warfield is sandwiched between a pair of Dallas Cowboys defenders in Super Bowl VI. Warfield had 4 catches for 39 yards in a losing effort as the Cowboys came out on top of a 24-3 win.
Mercury Morris, Dolphins and Jim Marshall, Vikings in Super Bowl VIII
In 1973 Mercury Morris had 954 rushing yards. But what was impressive was he did that with 149 carries. That's 6.4 yards a carry. Here he is in what looks like Super Bowl XIII with Vikings legend Jim Marshall in the background.
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Charlie Smith is stopped by Nick Buoniconti and the Miami Dolphins Defense
The Raiders Charlie Smith runs into a wall of Dolphins led by linebacker Nick Buoniconti along with Bob Matheson (#53) and Vern Den Herder (#83). The Raider on the ground is tackle John Vella.
Larry Little pulls against Fred Miller of the Colts
Dolphins Hall of Fame lineman Larry Little gets outside to lead-block with The Colts Fred Miller close behind. Quarterback Bob Griese can be seen in the backfield.
Bob Griese Pitches Ball to Mercury Morris in Super Bowl VII
Larry Csonka and Jim Kiick
Butch and Sundance
The productive backfield of the Miami Dolphins from 1968-1972, Fullback Larry Csonka (#39) and Half-back JIm Kiick (#21).
John Offerdahl, Miami Dolphins Rookie in 1986
The Miami Dolphins rookie goes after a loose football in 1986 against the Rams. A Pro Bowler he was named the 1986 NFL All-Rookie team.
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Larry Csonka
Alan Page Rushing Bob Griese - Early 1970s NFL
Dolphin quarterback Bob Griese gets the pass away as Viking Hall of Famer Alan Page gets up in his space in this early 1970s NFL action. That looks like guard Bob Kuechenberg he's just slipped past.
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The Jets John Riggins is stopped by the Dolphins Vern den Herder & Mike Kolen in 1972
Action from the Dolphins perfect 14-0 Super Bowl winning season of 1972. Jets fullback John Riggins is stopped by linebacker Mike Kolen and defensive lineman Vern den Herder. #32 is Jets runner Emerson Boozer.
Manny Fernandez, Dolphins and Larry Brown, Redskins
Redskins runner Larry Brown comes face to face with Dolphins defensive tackle Manny Fernandez.
Dolphin Linebacker Nick Buoniconti Tackles Jets Tight End Jerome Barkum
Linebacker Nick Buoniconti of the Miami Dolphins tackles Jets Tight End Jerome Barkum.
Mark Duper
Bob Griese
Dolphins Middle Linebacker Nick Buoniconti
The Dolphins Nick Buonticonti during a play. The Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker joined the Dolphins after 7 seasons in Boston and was a major contributor to a defense that won 2 NFL Championships.
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Paul Warfield
Nick Buoniconti
13th round draft pick of the Boston Patriots in 1963 from Notre Dame. Played 14 years between the Patriots and the Miami Dolphins - won 2 Super Bowls with the Dolphins. Named to the AFL All-Star team 6 times and the NFL Pro Bowl twice. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001.
Dan Marino
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Nick Buoniconti
Nick Buoniconti along with other Miami Dolphin defensive legends Manny Fernandez, Vern den Herder and Bill Stanfill.
NFL QB Dan Marino
Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005 after 16 years in the NFL.
Dolphins Runner Jim Kiick
Jim Kiick of the Miami Dolphins - played 7 years in Miami and finished with 3644 rushing yards. That still ranks #5 in Dolphins franchise history.
Bob Griese
John Offerdahl
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Larry Little 1978 Miami Dolphins Topps NFL Football Trading Card #322
Hall of Fame Offensive Guard Larry Little and his 1978 Topps card - his 12th year in the league started 15 games and was named 2nd Team All Pro.
Jim Marshall of the Vikings Pressures Bob Griese as Wayne Moore Blocks
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.
Joe Federspiel tackles Larry Csonka, 1974 Saints versus Dolphins
Saints-Dolphins 1974 action.
The Raiders Ben Davidson Sacks Dolphins QB Bob Griese in 1970
Big Ben has a Big Ol' hug for Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese in this Raiders/Dolphins showdown in 1970.
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Larry Csonka
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Dan Marino
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Garo Yepremian, Dolphins Soccer Style Kicker
The Dolphins 5-foot 8-inch tie-selling soccer style kicker from Cyprus played a total of 14 seasons in the NFL and scored 1074 points.
Bubba Smith rushing Bob Griese - Colts and Dolphins 1970 NFL
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.
Dan Marino
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Larry Csonka eludes Steelers Linebacker Andy Russell
Dolphins fullback Larry Csonka runs around linebacker Andy Russell of the Pittsburgh Steelers
Bob Kuechenberg Miami Dolphins vs Vikings
The 14-year veteran started out as a 4th round pick from Notre Dame by the Eagles in 1969. By 1970 he was the starting left guard for the Dolphins. He is 4th on the All-Time Dolphins Games played list with 196 regular season games played. His 14 seasons as a Dolphin is 2nd best as well (tied with 3 other Dolphins players). His list of accomplishments include 6 Pro Bowls, 2 All-Pro First-Team selections, 4 Super Bowl appearances and an induction into the Miami Dolphins Honor Roll in 1995. As of the 2020 season he has been a Hall of Fame Finalist 8 times.
Larry Csonka
Joe Ferguson under pressure from the Dolphins Vern Den Herder in 1973
Bills rookie quarterback Joe Ferguson comes under some intense pressure from Dolphins defensive end Vern Den Herder in 1973 NFL action.
Nick Buoniconti
13th round draft pick of the Boston Patriots in 1963 from Notre Dame. Played 14 years between the Patriots and the Miami Dolphins - won 2 Super Bowls with the Dolphins. Named to the AFL All-Star team 6 times and the NFL Pro Bowl twice. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001.
Mark Duper 1987 Miami Dolphins Topps NFL Football Trading Card #236
In 1987 Mark Duper was the Dolphins #3 receiver with 33 catches, 597 yards and 8 touchdowns in a strike-shortened season.
Mercury Morris vs New England Patriots Defender
Mercury Morris of the Miami Dolphins eludes a New England Patriots defender in this classic 1973 action shot. That season, Morris delivered one of the most efficient rushing performances in NFL history, averaging an exceptional 6.4 yards per carry on 149 attempts for 954 yards.
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Rookie 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.
Rookie John Offerdahl, 1986 Dolphins
Dolphins Rookie linebacker John Offerdahl in 1986. Named to the All Rookie Team and the Pro Bowl.
Norm Bulaich
NFL Running Back Norm Bulaich played 5 seasons for the Dolphins, from 1975 to 1979.
Larry Csonka vs Doug Hart and Green Bay Packers 1971
Dolphins fullback Larry Csonka blasts through the line against the Green Bay Packers, 1971 maybe and that looks like it could be Doug Hart in the back.
Larry Csonka has 1000 Yard Season
Miami head coach Don Shula congratulates fullback Larry Csonka on becoming the first player in Dolphin team history to rush for 1000 yards. In 1971 Csonka rushed for 1051 yards averaging 5.4 yards a carry. His longest run of the year was 28 yards.
Bob Griese
Jim Langer Blocks for Bob Griese
A pair of Miami Dolphin Hall of Famers from the 1970s era NFL - Center Jim Langer and Quarterback Bob Griese. Both started for the 1972 Dolphins, still the only team in NFL History to go undefeated all the way to a Super Bowl victory.
Larry Csonka
Nick Buoniconti
Earl Morrall hands to Larry Csonka in 1972 | Miami Dolphins
Back-up qb Earl Morrall hands off to fullback Larry Csonka during the Dolphins 1972 season. Morrall had been picked up for $100 by Don Shula when the Colts waived him. When starter Bob Griese went down in week 5 against the Chargers, Morrall responded by quarterbacking Miami to 9 straight regular season and 2 playoff victories. Csonka's 1117 rushing yards (and 5.2 YPC average) ranked 4th in the league.
Bob Griese behind Center
Paul Warfield Dolphins Receiver
13-year NFL veteran played for the Miami Dolphins 5 years and the Cleveland Browns 8 years. He has a total of 427 catches, 8565 yards and 85 touchdowns in his career.
Jim Langer
Bob Griese & Jim Langer of the Miami Dolphins
Dolphins QB with one of the best center of the 1970s - Jim Langer of South Dakota State.
Larry Little 1980 Miami Dolphins Topps Football Card #406
His 1980 Topps Card - The last season of his 14-year Hall of Fame career. Slowed down by injuries sustained in the previous year he only played 5 games. Still, 5 All Pro Teams, 5 Pro Bowl selections and 2 Super Bowls mark his time as one of the NFL's finest offensive lineman of the 1970s.
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Bob Griese
Lance Alworth Catch vs Willie West and the Miami Dolphins - Vintage 1967 AFL
Chargers Hall of Famer Lance Alworth makes a catch against the Miami Dolphins in 1967. Limited by injuries Alworth was active in just 11 games but still managed 52 catches and 1010 yards. It was his fifth straight 1000+ yards season (the 5th of 7). And that's Willie West of the Dolphins. West had a 9-year Pro career spending time with the Cardinals, Bills, Broncos, Jets and ending with the Dolphins. He was a 2-time AFL All Star as well.
Garo Yepremian, Miami Dolphins Kicker
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Mark Duper
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Bob Griese & Roger Staubach, the 1977 NFL Passing Leaders | 1978 Topps #331
The Top 2 NFL Passers in 1977 featured on the 1978 Topps card #331 - Bob Griese of the Dolphins and Roger Staubach of the Cowboys. Griese, an AFC Pro All Pro, connected on 58.6% of his 307 passes for 2252 yards and a league leading 22 touchdown passes. NFC Pro Bowler Staubach had a 58.2% completion percentage of 361 attempts with 2620 yards and 18 touchdown passes. Griese's passer rating was 87.8 while Staubach's was 87.0.
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Dolphins receiver Mark Duper makes a catch against the Raiders
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Larry Csonka Super Bowl MVP
Super Bowl VIII MVP - Fullback Larry Csonka
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Larry Little and Larry Csonka clear the way for Mercury Morris
Larry Little and Larry Csonka clear out Jet defensive players for Mercury Morris.
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The Raiders Charlie Smith Runs Through the Dolphins Defense
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Larry Csonka, Mercury Morris and Jim Kiick - The Miami Dolphins Backfield
John Offerdahl Rookie 1986
5-time Pro Bowl Linebacker for the Miami Dolphins from 1986-1993 is shown here as rookie in 1986.
Nick Buoniconti stops Stu Voigt
Dolphin All Pros Nick Buoniconti (#85) and Dick Anderson (#40) break up a pass intended for Viking tight end Stu Voigt (#83).
Miami Dolphins Runner Jim Kiick
Dolphins Runner Jim Kiick played with the Miami Dolphins from 1968 to 1974. A Pro Bowler in 1968 and 1969 he was the league's #1 Rushing scorer with 9 touchdowns.
Trace Armstrong sacks a Seahawk Quarterback
15 year career with a total of 106 sacks.
Larry Csonka
Larry Csonka
The Miami Dolphins All-Time Leading Rusher and All-Time Rushing Touchdown Leader.
8 seasons, 6737 yards, 53 rushing touchdowns.
Larry Csonka, with No Mustache, and Jim Kiick on the Miami Dolphins Sideline
Larry Csonka - without the mustache, sits with backfield teammate Jim Kiick.
Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins 1983-1999
The face of the Miami Dolphins for 16 seasons. Hall of Fame Quarterback Dan Marino.
Larry Csonka Hall of Fam Dolphin Runner
In 8 season with the Miami Dolphins Larry Csonka gained 6737 yards and scored 53 touchdowns on the ground.
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Bob Griese and Jim Kiick, 1972 Miami Dolphins
From the Dolphins perfect 17-0 season - Bob Griese drops back to pass while running back Jim Kiick goes out for a pass. Griese shared starting time with Earl Morrall to guide the Dolphins to an undefeated season including a win over the Redskins in Super Bowl VII.
Larry Csonka carries against the Giants Spider Lockhart and Ron Hornsby in 1972
It looks like only Spider Lockhart stand between Dolphins great Larry Csonka and a big gain as he blasts through the Giants defense, probably in 1972. Giants linebacker Ron Hornsby and Dolphin quarterback Earl Morrall are on the right.
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Larry Csonka carries against the Eagles
Dolphins bruiser Larry Csonka carries against the Eagles - probably in 1970.
Paul Warfield
Joe Theismann Scrambles against Miami in Super Bowl XVII
Joe Theismann gets past AJ Duhe and Kim Bokamper for some positive yardage in Super Bowl XVII. Coming up to stop him is veteran safety Lyle Blackwood.
Dolphins QB Bob Griese
Larry Csonka scores against Kanas City in the 1971 AFC Playoffs
Dolphins fullback Larry Csonka (#39) blasts over guard Bob Kuchenberg (#67) and past linebacker Willie Lanier (#63) to score on a 1-yard plunge during the 2nd quarter of the 1971 AFC Divisional Playoff round against the Kansas City Chiefs. Dolphins Quarterback Bob Griese (#12) stands in background and helps him with a little mental push. Also noted here are Chiefs lineman Arron Brown (#87) and veteran lineman Bob DeMarco (#61).
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Charlie Babb Miami Dolphins
Charlie Babb, Defensive Back, Miami Dolphins, 1972-1979
Nick Buoniconti
Cowboys runner Calvin Hill (#35) goes high over teammate Walt Garrison (#32) as Dolphins linebacker Nick Buoniconti (#85) and Doug Swift (#59) hit low. Bob Heinz (#72) moves in to help.
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Larry Csonka Runs Over Jack Ham - 1970s NFL
Pittsburgh linebacker Jack Ham looks like he's getting the worst of this encounter with Dolphins fullback Larry Csonka. Supposedly, Csonka is the only runner in NFL history to receive an Unnecessary Roughness penalty while being tackled.
Nick Buoniconti
Bob Griese
Mark Duper of the Dolphins against Kevin Ross of the Chiefs
Dolphins reciever Mark Duper (#85) battles veteran defender Kevin Ross (#31) of the Chiefs
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Dan Marino
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Paul Warfield
Nick Buoniconti and Dick Anderson stop Doug Kingsriter Super Bowl VIII
Vikings tight end Doug Kingsriter finds himself in a most precarious position after making a catch in Super Bowl VIII as Dolphin defenders Dick Anderson (#40) & Nick Buoniconti (#85) close in.
Trace Armstrong brings down Brett Favre
Named to his only Pro Bowl in 2000 when he led the AFC with 16½. Here he takes down Packers great Brett Favre.
Larry Csonka, Miami Dolphins
The epitome of the hard-nose fullback - Larry Csonka was the face of the Miami Dolphins running game that won them 2 Super Bowls in the 1970s.
Earl Morrall Miami Dolphins QB 1972
All Pro quarterback Earl Morrall of the Dolphins in 1972. Led Miami to 9 victories during that historic season.
Bob Griese Pitchback to Mercury Morris
Paul Warfield
Nick Buoniconti
Nick Buoniconti
John Offerdahl Miami Dolphins
Larry Csonka
Trace Armstrong sacks Jets QB Vinny Testeverde
Jets signal caller Vinny Testaverde goes down.
Larry Csonka of the Miami Dolphins - Hall of Fame Fullback
Bob Griese
Paul Warfield
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Ron Johnson carries against Mike Kolen and Nick Buoniconti of the Miami Dolphins in 1972
Giants runner Ron Johnson carries against Miami Dolphins Mike Kolen and Nick Buoniconti. In 1972 Johnson set a new Giants rushing record of 1,182 yards.
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Bob Kuechenberg Miami Dolphins Pro Bowl Guard
The 14-year veteran started out as a 4th round pick from Notre Dame by the Eagles in 1969. By 1970 he was the starting left guard for the Dolphins. He is 4th on the All-Time Dolphins Games played list with 196 regular season games played. His 14 seasons as a Dolphin is 2nd best as well (tied with 3 other Dolphins players). His list of accomplishments include 6 Pro Bowls, 2 All-Pro First-Team selections, 4 Super Bowl appearances and an induction into the Miami Dolphins Honor Roll in 1995. As of the 2020 season he has been a Hall of Fame Finalist 8 times.
Mercury Morris vs Bengals
Mercury Morris goes outside against the Bengals. #53 looks like Bo Harris of LSU who played 8 seasons in Cincinnati.
Fullback Larry Csonka and Halfback Jim Kiick Super Bowl
Larry Csonka (#39) gets behind the blocking of Jim Kiick (#21) against the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl VIII. Csonka set a record for Super Bowl rushing yards with 145 and 2 touchdowns.
Curley Culp & Bob Griese
Bob Griese under pressure from Curley Culp
Nick Buoniconti
Bob Griese
Larry Csonka carries against Pat Holmes & Willie Parker of the Houston Oilers
A determined Larry Csonka picks up yardage against the Houston Oilers defense. Also pictured are Oilere defenders Willie Parker (#74) and Pat Holmes (#79).
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Mark Duper makes a catch against the Colts
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Don Strock under pressure from Charlie Waters
Dallas Cowboys Safety Charlie Waters (#41) comes hard after Dolphins quarterback Don Strock (#10)
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Dan Marino 1991 Miami Dolphins Fleer Football Card #124
His Fleer Card from the 1991 season, his 9th year in the NFL. Completed 57.9% of his 549 passes for 3970 yards (#2 in league most yards passing) and 25 touchdowns. Named to the Pro Bowl.
Garo Yepremian picks up his blocked kick in Super Bowl VII
Garo Yepremian has just picked up his blocked kick in Super Bowl VII. #77 is lineman Bill Brundige the Redskin that blocked Yepremian's kick.
Manny Fernandez, Dolphins & Jim Plunkett, Patriots
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Bob Griese 1975 Miami Dolphins Topps NFL Football Trading Card #100
1975 - his 9th year in the league. Started 10 games before suffering a broken toe against the Colts in week 10. The Dolphins finished 10-4 and failed to make the playoffs for the first time in 6 seasons.
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Manny Fernandez pressures Joe Namath
Dan Marino 1995 Miami Dolphins Skybox NFL Football Trading Card #84
Jack Youngblood, Rams - Norm Evans & Bob Griese Dolphins, Old School NFL
Dolphins lineman Norm Evans is having a bit of difficulty keeping Jack Youngblood off of quarterback Bob Griese in this 1970s-era NFL picture. "Unofficially" Youngblood has been credited with 151½ sacks in his 14-year NFL career.
Larry Little 1975 Topps Card
1975 Larry Little Topps Card with the Miami Dolphins
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Larry Csonka & Bob Demarco - 1971 Miami Dolphins
Larry Csonka gets rolling! In 1971 Csonka became the first Dolphin runner to go over 1,000 yards when he finished the year with 1051 yards on the ground with an impressive 5.4 YPC. That's center Bob DeMarco in the foreground. DeMarco had originally been with the St. Louis Cardinal for 9 seasons before joining the Dolphins in 1970.
Nick Buoniconti
Larry Csonka
Dolphins QB Earl Morrall in 1972
NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 1972 - Dolphin Earl Morrall was the starter for 9 regular season games and 2 playoff games when Bob Griese went down.
Kellen Winslow Catch vs Dolphins AFC Playoffs
With Mike Kozlowski of the Dolphins at his ankles, Charger Kellen Winslow makes some positive yardage. During the 1981 AFC playoffs Winslow set a post season record of 13 catches against the Dolphins in a 41-38 Chargers win.
Nick Buoniconti
Mark Duper makes a catch vs the Oilers
John Offerdahl 1990 Miami Dolphins Score NFL Football Trading Card #235
Earned All Pro honors as well as his 5th straight Pro Bowl appearence.vStarted all 16 games and led the Doplhins with 116 tackles (98 solo).
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Jim Kiick carries against the Redskins in Super Bowl VII
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.
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Larry Csonka 1973 Miami Dolphins Topps NFL Football Trading Card #100
In 1973 Larry Csonka rushed for 1003 yards - his third straight Thousand-Yard-Rushing season. Was named the MVP of Super Bowl VIII after a 145-yard, 2 Touchdown effort in Miami's 24-7 win over the Vikings.
Dolphins Great Offensive Guard Bob Kuechenberg
The 14-year veteran started out as a 4th round pick from Notre Dame by the Eagles in 1969. By 1970 he was the starting left guard for the Dolphins. He is 4th on the All-Time Dolphins Games played list with 196 regular season games played. His 14 seasons as a Dolphin is 2nd best as well (tied with 3 other Dolphins players). His list of accomplishments include 6 Pro Bowls, 2 All-Pro First-Team selections, 4 Super Bowl appearances and an induction into the Miami Dolphins Honor Roll in 1995. As of the 2020 season he has been a Hall of Fame Finalist 8 times.
Bob Griese drops back to pass in Super Bowl VII
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.
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Larry Csonka on the cover of Sports Illustrated, September 17, 1973
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.
Jim Kiick, Miami Dolphins
Dolphins runner Jim Kiick
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Garo Yepremian 1976 Miami Dolphins Wonder Bread Series Football Trading Card #12
Dolphins Kicker Garo Yepremian featured in the "Wonder Bread Series" - Football Cards printed by Topps but packaged with Wonder Bread. This is from the 1976 series of Football Cards.
Mike Stratton of the Bills & Larry Csonka, Dolphins - 1968 AFL Classic Gameplay
Jim Kiick (#21) gets just enough of Bills Great Mike Stratton (#58) to give fullback Larry Csonka (#39) a bit of running room. A rookie in 1968, Csonka was second on the Dolphins in rushing with 540 yards. His 7 touchdowns (6 rushing, 1 receiving) was second as well. In 1968 Mike Stratton was selected to his 6th AFL All-Star Team.
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Dan Marino
NFL Hall of Famer passed for over 61,000 yards and 420 touchdowns during a 16-year career with the Miami Dolphins.
Fullback Larry Csonka Runs Against Jim Duncan | 1971 Dolphins & Colts
In 1971, Larry Csonka had 1051 rushing yards with a league-high 5.4 Yards-per-Carry average. Here he goes wide against Jim Duncan of the Baltimore Colts. Duncan was Baltimore's 4th-round draft pick in 1968 from the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore. He played 3 seasons for the Colts as Return Man and Defensive Back. He was traded to New Orleans in 1972 but failed to make the team. After experiencing personal problems after football he committed suicide under very controversial circumstances. He reportedly shot himself - at the Police Station.
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Larry Little
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Ron McDole & Mike Stratton Break Up a Dolphins Pass
Veteran lineman Ron McDole breaks up a pass play in the Miami Dolphins backfield in some mid-60s AFL action. McDole spent 8 seasons with Buffalo earning an AFL All-Star selection twice. Dolphin #28 is running back George Chesser of Delta State and isn't that Mike Stratton on the left?
Dan Marino 1995 5000 Yards Passing in 1984 Upper Deck DM #2
Larry Csonka and Jim Kiick
The backfield tandem for the Miami Dolphins from 1968 to 1974. In 7 seasons Jim Kiick and Larry Csonka put up some pretty impressive numbers -
9544 total Rushing yards
70 Touchdowns
98.3 Average Yards per Game
11,667 Total Yards from scrimmage
120.2 Average Yards-from-Scrimmage per game (97 games)
7 Pro Bowls
Dan Marino 1995 Miami Dolphins Pinnacle Dial Corporation Football Card #18
Jim Langer 1979 Miami Dolphins Topps Football Card #425
After 6 Pro Bowls and 3 All Pro Seasons 1979 was his 10th and final season in Miami. Suffered a season-ending knee injury after 9 games.
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Paul Warfield 1974 Miami Dolphins Topps All Pro Card #128
Celebrating his All Pro selection from the previous season on this 1974 Topps card. 1974 would be his last year as a Dolphin. In 1975 he joined the the Memphis Southmen of the upstart WFL and by 1976 he would rejoin the Browns who had originally drafted him in 1964.
Bob Griese under Minnesota Viking Pressure in 1972
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.
Larry Little and Manny Fernandez
Two of the major players in the trenches for the Miami Dolphins during their glory years of the 1970s. Offensive Guard Larry Little and Defensive Tackle Manny Fernandez.
Bob Kuechenberg Miami Dolphins
The 14-year veteran started out as a 4th round pick from Notre Dame by the Eagles in 1969. By 1970 he was the starting left guard for the Dolphins. He is 4th on the All-Time Dolphins Games played list with 196 regular season games played. His 14 seasons as a Dolphin is 2nd best as well (tied with 3 other Dolphins players). His list of accomplishments include 6 Pro Bowls, 2 All-Pro First-Team selections, 4 Super Bowl appearances and an induction into the Miami Dolphins Honor Roll in 1995. As of the 2020 season he has been a Hall of Fame Finalist 8 times.
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Tom Matte vs Jake Scott of the Dolphins
Tom Matte of the Colts tries to get around Dolphin defenders Bill Stanfill and (looks like) Jake Scott in some early 1970s Colts-Dolphins action. Matte retired from the Colts in 1972 he was the franchise's #2 All Time Leading Rusher with 4646 yards. As of today he is still #7.
Bob Griese passes over Curley Culp - 1971 Chiefs & Dolphins
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.
Larry Csonka
Mercury Morris vs Lemar Parrish, Bengals
Dolphins great Mercury Morris and Bengals great Lemar Parrish
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The two top receivers in Miami Dolphins franchise history - Mark Duper and Mark Clayton
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Fulton Walker tackles Chuck Muncie during the Chargers-Dolphins 1982 Divisional Playoffs
Dolphins cornerback Fulton Walker (#41) upends Chargers running back Chuck Muncie during the epic 1982 AFC Divisional round playoff game between Miami and San Diego. Selected as the NFL's #4 Best Game in NFL History Muncie was the games leading ground gainer with 120 yards rushing and a 1-yard touchdown plunge.
Miami Dolphins Quarterback Bob Griese
Miami's 14-year veteran quarterback. 2 Super Bowl victories and 8 Pro Bowls.
Larry Csonka
Bernie Kosar - Quarterback
Miami Dolphins Quarterback Bernie Kosar
Miami Dolphins Larry Csonka Runs Against the Minnesota Vikings
The MVP of Super Bowl VIII carries against the vaunted defense of the Minnesota Vikings. Dolphins fullback Larry Csonka set Super Bowl records with 33 carries, 145 yards and 2 touchdowns against one of the top ranked defenses in the NFL at the time. Dolphins offensive lineman Bob Keuchenburg (#67) and Larry Little (#66) lead the way. Tight End Jim Mandich (#88) gets a block on Viking great Jim Marshall (#70)
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Larry Csonka with Larry Little Blocking | Miami Dolphins
Larry Csonka turns upfield with Hall of Fame Guard Larry Little nearby. Csonka played a total of 8 seasons in Miami and is still the Dolphin's All Time leading rusher with 6737 yards and rusher touchdown scorer with 53.
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The Dolphins Mercury Morris
Jim Langer
An Honorable Mention All-American at South Dakota State University he tried out with the Cleveland Browns in 1970 and was cut. Joining the Dolphins that year he was the team's starter by 1972. A veteran of 10 seasons he played in 2 Super Bowls, made 6 Pro Bowls and was named to a total of 6 All-Pro teams (1st team 3 times, 2nd team 3 times).
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Garo Yepremian chasing Mike Bass in Super Bowl VII
Mike Bass scores the Redskins only points during Super Bowl VII. Bass picked off a desperation pass by Dolphins kicker Garo Yepremian (#1) and returned it 49 yards in the 4th quarter. It was Washington's only score of the game.
Paul Warfield of the Dolphins makes a catch against Cornell Green and the Cowboys
Dolphins receiver Paul Warfield (#42) finds himself in heavy traffic against Cornell Green (#34) and the Cowboys.
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Dan Marino under Pressure from Dan Hampton
Dolphin Quarterback Dan Marino (#13) is under pressure from Chicago Bears great Dan Hampton (#99).
Nick Buoniconti Dolphins Middle Linebacker
3-time Pro Bowler during his 7 seasons with the Dolphins.
Larry Little
Paul Warfield
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Paul Warfield
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Dan Marino, Dolphins Quarterback
The first NFL quarterback to throw for over 5,000 yards in a single season. He set that mark in 1984 with 5,084 yards in a 16-game season. The record stood until 2011 - 27 years later.
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