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Dick Anderson
The 1973 Defensive Player of the Year after he led the league in interceptions and interceptions returned for touchdowns, he played with the Dolphins his entire 9-year NFL career. A third round draft pick from Colorado in 1968 he earned 2 All Pro Spots and 3 Pro Bowl appearances. He retired in 1977 with 34 picks, 16 fumble recoveries and 4 touchdowns and 2 Super Bowls wins.

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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.

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Bob Griese
After 2 All-American seasons the Heisman candidate from Purdue was the Dolphins 1st-round pick of 1967. 14 years with Miami saw 3 Super Bowl appearances and 2 NFL Championships. The league's 1971 MVP, many consider him the best quarterback of the 1970s decade. An 8-time Pro Bowler and 2-time All Pro he received the Bert Bell award in 1977 after guiding the Dolphins to a 10-4 record while leading the league in touchdown passes with 22. He was inducted into theHall of Fame in 1990.

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Charlie Babb Miami Dolphins
Charlie Babb, Defensive Back, Miami Dolphins, 1972-1979

Dolphins QB Bob Griese
After 2 All-American seasons the Heisman candidate from Purdue was the Dolphins 1st-round pick of 1967. 14 years with Miami saw 3 Super Bowl appearances and 2 NFL Championships. The league's 1971 MVP, many consider him the best quarterback of the 1970s decade. An 8-time Pro Bowler and 2-time All Pro he received the Bert Bell award in 1977 after guiding the Dolphins to a 10-4 record while leading the league in touchdown passes with 22. He was inducted into theHall of Fame in 1990.

Sammy Knight - Miami Dolphins 2003-2004

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.

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

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Larry Csonka
The Miami Dolphins All-Time Leading Rusher and All-Time Rushing Touchdown Leader. 8 seasons, 6737 yards, 53 rushing touchdowns.

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.

Larry Csonka
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

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.

Bernie Kosar - Quarterback
Miami Dolphins Quarterback Bernie Kosar

Miami Dolphins Quarterback Bernie Kosar
Quaterbacked for the Miami Dolphins from 1994 to 1996.

1968 Bob Griese Trading Card

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Norm Bulaich
NFL Running Back Norm Bulaich played 5 seasons for the Dolphins, from 1975 to 1979.

Paul Warfield
A 1st-Round Draft pick of the Cleveland Browns in 1964 out of Ohio State, Paul Warfield enjoyed a long and productive career in the NFL. 13 years with the Browns and Dolphins and an induction into the Hall of Fame in 1983. An 8-Time Pro Bowler, as of 2016 his 85 touchdowns receiving are still #15 on the NFL's All-Time Career Receiving Touchdowns List.

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Early 1970s offensive players of the Miami Dolphins - receivers Paul Warfield (#42), Otto Stowe (#82) and halfback Jim Kiick (#21).

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.

Dolphin Linebacker Nick Buoniconti Tackles Jets Tight End Jerome Barkum
Linebacker Nick Buoniconti of the Miami Dolphins tackles Jets Tight End Jerome Barkum.

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.

Larry Csonka
Graduate of Syracuse in 1968, Csonka was a First Round Draft Pick of the Dolphins and the 8th overall pick that year. Played 11 years in the NFL and ruched for 64 touchdowns and over 8000 yards in that time. 5 times selected to the Pro Bowl. Named the Super Bowl MVP in the 1974 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Was named to the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1987.

Larry Csonka eludes Steelers Linebacker Andy Russell
Dolphins fullback Larry Csonka runs around linebacker Andy Russell of the Pittsburgh Steelers

Larry Csonka and Jim Kiick

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The productive backfield of the Miami Dolphins from 1968-1972, Fullback Larry Csonka (#39) and Half-back JIm Kiick (#21).

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.

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)

Joe Klecko Rushes Dolphins QB Dan Marino
From the mid-1980s AFC Eastern Division gameplay. Dolphins legend Dan Marino sets up to pass as Joe Klecko of the Jets applies pressure. Miami offensive lineman Jeff Toews (#60) gives protection.

Dan Marino
NFL Hall of Famer passed for over 61,000 yards and 420 touchdowns during a 16-year career with the Miami Dolphins.

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.

Miami Dolphins Quarterback Dan Marino
One of the Greatest Passers in NFL History. When Dan Marino retired from the Dolphins in 1999 he was considered the NFL's undisputed All-Time Passing Leader. In his 16-year career he completed 4967 of 8358 passes - 59.4% completion - 61,361 yards and 420 touchdowns. 9-Time Pro Bowler, 3-Time All-Pro and 1984 League MVP he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.

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.

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The #1 All-Time Quarterback in Miami Dolphins History - Dan Marino.

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Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005 after 16 years in the NFL.

Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins 1983-1999
The face of the Miami Dolphins for 16 seasons. Hall of Fame Quarterback Dan Marino.

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Super Bowl VIII MVP - Fullback Larry Csonka

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.

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
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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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 under Pressure from Dan Hampton
Dolphin Quarterback Dan Marino (#13) is under pressure from Chicago Bears great Dan Hampton (#99).

Larry Csonka Dolphins Fullback
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.

Bill Stanfill and the Miami Dolphins defense stops John Riggins of the Jets

Larry Little
A graduate of Bethune-Cookman college, he was originally a free agent signing with San Diego before being traded to Miami in 1969, where he made AFL All Star that year. Played a total of 12 seasons with the Dolphins earning 5 Pro Bowls and being named to 5 All-Pro teams. Was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1993.

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.

Larry Csonka gets behind Larry Little
The Hall of Fame Guard blocks for fellow Hall of Famer Larry Csonka.

Larry Little
One of the reasons for the Miami Dolphins success of the 1970s. He was part of an offensive line that set a new NFL record of 2960 rushing yards during that undefeated season of 1972.

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1975 Larry Little Topps Card with the Miami Dolphins

Miami Fullback Larry Csonka
One of the NFL's most punishing runners in the history of professional football.

Earl Morrall Miami Dolphins QB 1972
All Pro quarterback for the Dolphins in 1972. Led Miami to 9 victories during that historic season.

Trace Armstrong Defensive End 1989-2003

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.

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.

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).

Jim Langer
Was the anchor of the Miami offensive line during the Dolphins’ championship years of the 1970s. Coming out of South Dakota State in 1970, he was signed as a free agent by Cleveland but was released on the final cut. Langer was picked up on waivers by the Dolphins and, after spending most of the year on the taxi squad, played in the final five games of 1970, mainly on special teams. After serving as a backup at center the following season, he won the starting job in 1972, which he would hold until sidelined with a knee injury in 1979. A consensus All-Pro from 1973-77, Langer was a six-time Pro Bowl selection (five times as a starter). Over a 10-year period from 1970-79, he played in 128 straight games. He also made 109 consecutive starts between 1972-79. Voted the team’s Most Valuable Player by South Florida media in 1975, Langer also holds the distinction of having played every offensive down in the Dolphins’ perfect 1972 season. Wanting to spend the final years of his career near his Royalton, Minn. home, at his own request, Langer was traded to the Minnesota Vikings in 1980, where he played for two seasons (1980-81). He was elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. In addition, on Nov. 19, 1990, he was enshrined on the Dolphins Honor Roll at Hard Rock Stadium. He also was a charter inductee in the Dolphins’ Walk of Fame on Dec. 4, 2011 and was voted as one of the Dolphins’ all-time top 50 players, as part of the franchise’s 50th season celebration in 2015.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Miami Dolphins Guard Bob Kuechenberg
The starting left guard, center and tackle for the Dolphins for 14 seasons (1970-83). Selected by Philadelphia in the fourth-round pick in the 1969 NFL draft, he was released shortly after training camp started and played seven games (five without pay) of semi-pro football with the Chicago Owls of the Continental Football League in 1969. Kuechenberg was selling business forms when he signed with the Dolphins as a free agent in 1970 and he became a starter that season. In the games Kuechenberg, the Dolphins amassed an overall record of 152-61-2 (.712) and made four Super Bowl appearances. That is one of the winningest records, in terms of both games won and winning percentage, by any player-coach tandem in NFL history. His was a six-time Pro Bowl (1974-75, 1977-78, 1982-83) selection. Playing in 215 games (196 regular season and 19 playoffs) over a 14-year career, Kuechenberg was called for holding only 15 times in that span. Kuechenberg was a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame eight consecutive years (2002-09).

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