View the 1972 miami dolphins schedule, results and scores for regular season, preseason and postseason nfl games. Get a jersey signed by the great bob griese or a autographed football by larry csonka. In that time i was giving the opportunity to work on a project for the miami dolphins. They are the only nfl team to finish undefeated for the season, winning all 14 regular season games and going on to win super bowl vii. Brief historybiography the miami dolphins were established in 1966 as an expansion team, and play in the team colors of aqua, coral, white and navy.
The 170 perfect season paintings have been remastered and are now available professionally printed on canvas including a certificate of authenticity. This is an autograph book brown cover, 5 34 by 4 14 that as a small child, i personally took to the dolphins preseason training camp in 1973 and had it signed by most of the players of the 1972 perfect season and later repeat as the 1973 super bow champions. This page is a finding aid to the national football league team yearbooks held in the joyce sports research collection in the department of special collections, university libraries of notre dame. We ever 1972 memorabilia you are looking for we should have. Today is all about the 1972 miami dolphins, who not only won the super bowl but became the only nfl team to ever go undefeated. In those five seasons the dolphins made the playoffs all five years, won three afc championships, went to the super.
The team entered the 1973 season as defending super bowl champion following its undefeated 1972 season. If you see your name among the miami east high school graduates, someone is looking for you. Com carries a wide selection of autographed 1972 miami dolphins memorabilia and collectibles. New season new era 1971 the sensational sixth season 1972 the perfect season 1973 best ever 1974 the impossible dream 1975 the year that ended to soon 1976. Welcome to the home of the undefeated world champion 1972 miami dolphins. Heck, i would take the 2007 giants, cowboys, colts and chargers over the 72 dolphins. Just wanted to share and get opinions to improve for the next project. Wikiproject wikipedia books rated book class this is a wikipedia book, a collection of articles which can be downloaded electronically or ordered in print. In 1972, a professional artist was commissioned to illustrate each of the 17 season games for the 1972 miami dolphins yearbook.
Miami dolphins stats and statistics for the 1972 nfl season, including rushing, passing, receiving, kickoff returns, punt returns, punting, kicking and defense. Each year, every football team sets out to play a perfect season. Miami dolphins collectibles and memorabilia are items relating to the professional american football team based in miami, florida. Is it possible for 459 people to stand 6 apart on a football. Every week during the season, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, this weeks schedule, top performers, fantasy drops and adds, new debuts and interesting tidbits. I dont have a personal stake in this either way, but someone in my office said the 1972 dolphins had the undisputed greatest season of all time. Dont hate the 72 dolphins because of an urban legend. Media in category 1972 miami dolphins season the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total.
Jan 24, 2007 the patriots beat every division winner in the afc and the bets teams in the nfc. Miami dolphins at new york jets october 8th, 1972 pro. Aug 09, 2012 the historymaking 170 season of don shulas 1972 miami dolphins is wellknown, but a new film will look at the story through the eyes of south floridas fans. Mar 11, 20 this video was actually supposed to be a book project for school. We bring you a rundown of miami dolphins news from the last. The 1972 miami dolphins season was the teams seventh season, and third season in the national football league nfl. Miami dolphins football vintage yearbooks for sale ebay. To my knowledge, 1972 topps cards were the only vintage football cards to be released in three series.
The inside story of the 1972 miami dolphins perfect. I found the authors style to be witty and interesting for the first 34 of the book but it seem to fall away a little at the end. Miami dolphins perfect 1972 season a source of pride for former players, even 40 years later miami herald. Miami dolphins yearbooks rons world of miami dolphins. The fourth book of the ill be the one odell beckham jr. Miami dolphins 1972 team a perfect season part 1 on. In 1972 the miami dolphins became the first team to finish a season undefeated. No team has ever done what the miami dolphins did 40 years ago in the super bowl. The dolphins overcame a near season ending injury to their hall of fame quarterback bob griese, using their stout. Mini helmet is an impressive replica of the 1972 miami dolphins helmet. Yearbooks are listed alphabetically by franchise, and thereunder by date. See more ideas about football players, football and abs.
Inside the 1972 miami dolphins perfect season kindle edition by freeman, mike. Sep 23, 2014 its easy to make fun of the 1972 miami dolphins for their annual celebration of being the only undefeated team in nfl history, the problem is that youre perpetuating an urban legend. Its also available for hockey, basketball and baseball. Keyed to the 40th anniversary of the 1972 dolphins, this book recalls the only nfl team to go through an entire season without losing. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It was the first major change to the iconic helmetwearing dolphin emblem they had used for all of their existence, dating all the way back to 1966.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading undefeated. Despite that unique accomplishment, this exceedingly smart, disciplined and dedicated team is generally underappreciated in history because of its lack of superstars and its weak schedule. The autograph book was recently discovered in a box in my parents house. The kansas city chiefs played their first game in their new arrowhead stadium the opponent was the miami dolphins, the chiefs foe in the last game played in municipal stadium and what a game that was, the christmas day classic in which the dolphins prevailed in the second ot period. Jim kick and larry csonka the golden years of 1972 1972 miami dolphins photos the 1972 miami dolphins looked like your dad photos see more. The dolphins overcame a near season ending injury to their hall of fame quarterback bob griese, using their stout no name defense, punishing running game. During the lock out of 201220 i was laid off for a few months. President honors 1972 miami dolphins, 41 years later cbs. Relive miami dolphins history with a throwback riddell mini helmet. Americas game 1972 miami dolphins super bowl vii dvd, schwartz sports memorabilia litmin310 larry little signed miami dolphins 1972 style throwback riddell mini helmet with hof93. The kansas city chiefs played their first game in their new arrowhead stadium the opponent was the miami dolphins, the chiefs foe in the last game played in municipal stadium. The 170 perfect season paintings have been remastered and are now available professionally printed on. Theres a world of new ideas in every books newsletter.
Early picks bode well for miami welcome to the splash zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. The official site of the miami dolphins 1972 schedule. The biggest negative on the 72 dolphins resume is the strength, or lack thereof, of their schedule. The following year, they went 1031, won the afc conference championship and earned a trip to super bowl vi, where they were thrashed by the dallas cowboys, 243. Its easy to make fun of the 1972 miami dolphins for their annual celebration of being the only undefeated team in nfl history, the problem is that youre perpetuating an urban legend.
Miami dolphins 1972 team a perfect season part 1 on vimeo. In the 1972 season the dolphins went undefeated posting a 1700 record. Every year that passes makes the remarkable record seem less and less likely to. Is the 1972 miami dolphins perfect season overrated. He started an insurance agency five years earlier and would sometimes return calls to clients before or after practices. The 1972 miami dolphins season was the teams seventh season, and third season in the.
Franchises are alphabetized by the current or most recent name used by the organization. The 1972 season was legendary coach don shulas third with the dolphins. The 1973 miami dolphins season was the franchises eighth season and fourth season in the national football league nfl. Undefeated explores the miami dolphins legendary 1972 season, the only perfect season in nfl history, and the journey to the championshipa story of heartbreaking injuries, miraculous finishes, and tested relationships coach don shula transformed the teamthrough hard work, long practices, and his nononsense attitude toward the gamefrom a laughingstock expansion team. Lot detail 1972 miami dolphins super bowl championship. President obama welcomed the 1972 miami dolphins to the white house 41 years after their perfect season. Oct 05, 2015 miami the miami dolphins today signed several core members of their 1972 team that went undefeated in an attempt to turn their disappointing, season around and get back into playoff. Dolphins sign surviving members of 1972 team in desperate. Miami the miami dolphins today signed several core members of their 1972 team that went undefeated in an attempt to turn their disappointing, season around and get back into playoff. The undefeated campaign was led by coach don shula and notable players bob griese, earl morrall, and larry csonka.
Jim kick and larry csonka the golden years of 1972 1972 miami dolphins photos the 1972 miami dolphins looked like. Jan 14, 2016 the following year, they went 1031, won the afc conference championship and earned a trip to super bowl vi, where they were thrashed by the dallas cowboys, 243. Some of you may be thinking, how can any team but the 72 dolphins be the best team ever. President honors 1972 miami dolphins, 41 years later cbs news. Do you think the tampa bay buccaneers are winning the super bowl this year. For good measure the miami dolphins won the super bowl the following year. The 1972 dolphins are the only nfl team to ever have a perfect season. Not to mention the patriots players are just better all around. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from new miami high schoolin hamilton, ohio. Signed by robbie answered by a verified antique expert. But the miami dolphins of that legendary season were. Some even celebrate with champagne when the last undefeated nfl team of the year. It is arguably the greatest team in pro football history, as the 1972 miami dolphins won every game that season for a perfect 170 record, the only prefect season in the super bowl era.
The 72 dolphins played a much easier schedule and their opponents combined record was pathetic. Miami dolphins perfect 1972 season a source of pride for. I dont think its overrated because there were still other teams who probably have had schedules just as weak as miamis. Jan 08, 2018 1972 miami dolphins johnny pearson superstructure barry stoller zoom jack trombey private eye barry stoller hydro peter milray rock hard. Actually, those are very good points in favor of the 1972 dolphins. They are the only team in nfl history to finish a season unbeaten and untied, and then go on to capture a super bowl victory that made them world champions. They went undefeated through the season and playoffs and won the 1973 super bowl. Beer cap table, wish i didnt throw away his 5 year collection of beer caps now. In this homage to the 1972 miami dolphins, freemans classic book will enthrall readers with. The nfl regular season kicks off every year as the summer winds down, and we.
Thats not taking anything away form the dolphins but tteh 2007 pats would wipe the floor with the 72 dolphins. If you see your name among the new miami high school graduates, someone is looking for you. Five reasons the 1972 miami dolphins will forever be the only. For almost 50 years, no one has matched what the greatest team in nfl history did in 1972. The historymaking 170 season of don shulas 1972 miami dolphins is wellknown, but a new film will look at the story through the eyes of south floridas fans. The miami dolphins arrived for training camp at st.
On the cover of sports illustrated 1972 miami dolphins jim kiick and larry csonka. Team view of the schedules including links to tickets, broadcast channels, and printable views. The nfl schedulemakers showed a flare for drama to open the 1972 regular season. A complete reference to the stats, stars, and stories behind footballs biggest. New season new era 1971 the sensational sixth season 1972 the perfect season 1973 best ever 1974 the impossible dream 1975 the year that ended to soon 1976 waiting rons world of miami dolphins. Stan mitchell wore that same year until 1970, clayton heath in 1976, nick giaquinto from 1980 to 1981, john tagliaferri wore it in 1987 as a. Miamis perfect season football history pro football hall of fame. I ended up getting a pretty decent spiral out of that book as an eightyearold.
Miami dolphins 27 at new york jets 17 on october 8th, 1972 full team and player stats and box score. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from miami east high schoolin casstown, ohio. While i was only on the editing side of this project, i had a lot of fun working on a project for the. This video was actually supposed to be a book project for school.
Greg cote has been a miami herald sports columnist since 1995 and also writes the random evidence blog and nfl predictions along with his notorious sidekick the upset bird. Fox sports just over four years ago, the miami dolphins unveiled their new logo and coinciding uniforms. The inside story of the 1972 miami dolphins perfect season griese. The dolphins are the only team to go undefeated and win the super bowl. He has covered hurricanes football 198488, the dolphins 199091 and major events including super bowls, nba finals, world series, stanley cup, olympics and world cup. Bring back the miami dolphins 1972 logo home facebook.
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