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Who was the QB when Dolphins went undefeated?

Earl Morrall

Little did anyone know, however, Morrall would become the primary quarterback for the undefeated 1972 Dolphins, the only team in NFL history to complete a 17–0 season. While Griese recovered from injuries during the 1972 season, Morrall started 11 games and led the Dolphins to a pair of playoff victories.

Who was the quarterback for Miami Dolphins when they went undefeated?

In 1983 the Dolphins drafted quarterback Dan Marino, who would go on to set major career NFL passing records and be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Who was quarterback for 1972 Super Bowl?

But Miami also had a threatening passing game. Quarterback Bob Griese, the AFC's leading passer and most valuable player, put up an impressive performance during the season, completing 145 passes for 2,089 yards and 19 touchdowns with only 9 interceptions.

What year did the Dolphins have an undefeated season?

The 1972 Dolphins are STILL the only undefeated NFL team in the history of the world.

Who played on the 1972 Miami Dolphins?

Nick Buoniconti, Jim Kiick and Jake Scott, of the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins, were each found to have C.T.E., the brain disease linked to head hits, bringing to six the number of players diagnosed from that team.

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Did the 72 Dolphins go undefeated?

The Miami Dolphins completed the only undefeated season in the Super Bowl era, finishing 17-0 with a win in Super Bowl VII at the Coliseum: It was the warmest Super Bowl on record — 84 degrees at the Los Angeles Coliseum on Jan. 14, 1973 — and no one was hotter than the undefeated Miami Dolphins.

Who coached the 1972 Dolphins?

Don Shula, coach who led Dolphins to NFL's only perfect season, dies aged 90. Don Shula, the head coach with the most wins in NFL history, has died at the age of 90. Shula is most famous for leading the 1972 Miami Dolphins to the only undefeated NFL season in history.

What was the 72 Dolphins record?

The 1972 Dolphins also broke several NFL records. They were 17-0 while leading the league in offense and defense and were the first team to have two 1,000-yard rushers in the same backfield.

Does Dan Marino have a ring?

Dan Marino

Dan Marino posted a 147-93 record as a starting quarterback in 17 seasons with the Miami Dolphins, but never won a Super Bowl.

What was the record of the 73 Dolphins?

The Miami Dolphins of the National Football League ended the 1973 season with a record of 12 wins and 2 losses, finishing first in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 3-0. Defensively, the Dolphins led the league with just 150 points allowed.

Who did the 72 Dolphins beat in the Super Bowl?

The 1972 Miami Dolphins won the AFC Eastern division and AFC championships and then defeated the Washington Redskins 14-7 in Super Bowl VII to complete an unblemished 17-0-0 record.

What quarterback went undefeated?

Earl Morrall

Little did anyone know, however, Morrall would become the primary quarterback for the undefeated 1972 Dolphins, the only team in NFL history to complete a 17–0 season.

Who was the quarterback when the Miami Dolphins won the Super Bowl?

Griese led the Dolphins to a then record three consecutive Super Bowl appearances, including two Super Bowl victories in VII and VIII.

What NFL team went 17 0?

Since the National Football League began in 1920, only one team has played a perfect season (both regular season and playoffs): the 1972 Miami Dolphins, who won all fourteen of their regular season games and three postseason games, including Super Bowl VII, to finish the season 17–0–0.