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|name = Miami Dolphins |
|name = Miami Dolphins |
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|image_helmet = [[File:Dolphins helmet.png|130px]] |
|image_helmet = [[File:Dolphins helmet.png|130px]] |
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− | |image_logo = [[File:Dolphins.png| |
+ | |image_logo = [[File:Dolphins.png|130px]] |
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|conference = {{AFC logo}} [[American Football Conference|AFC]] |
|conference = {{AFC logo}} [[American Football Conference|AFC]] |
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|division = [[AFC East]] |
|division = [[AFC East]] |
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|founded = 1966 (joined NFL in 1970) |
|founded = 1966 (joined NFL in 1970) |
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+ | |stadium = Hard Rock Stadium |
|city = Miami Gardens, Florida |
|city = Miami Gardens, Florida |
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− | |image_color_uniform = [[File:Dolphins home uniform. |
+ | |image_color_uniform = [[File:Miami Dolphins home uniform 2013.png|90px]] |
− | |image_white_uniform = [[File:Dolphins road uniform. |
+ | |image_white_uniform = [[File:Miami Dolphins road uniform 2013.png|90px]] |
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+ | |image_alt_uniform = [[File:Dolphins alternate uniform.png|90px]] |
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+ | |field = [[File:DolphinsHomefield.png|270px]] |
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− | |championships = {{NFL logo}} {{Span}} |
+ | |championships = {{NFL logo}} {{Span}}2 |
|championships_years = 1972 • 1973 |
|championships_years = 1972 • 1973 |
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|super_bowls = 2 |
|super_bowls = 2 |
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|conf_champs_years = 1971 • 1972 • 1973<br>1982 • 1984 |
|conf_champs_years = 1971 • 1972 • 1973<br>1982 • 1984 |
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|div_champs = 13 |
|div_champs = 13 |
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− | |div_champs_years = 1971 • 1972 • 1973 |
+ | |div_champs_years = 1971 • 1972 • 1973<br>1974 • 1979 • 1981<br>1983 • 1984 • 1985<br>1992 • 1994 • 2000<br>2008 |
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− | The '''[[Miami Dolphins]]''' is a professional football team based in Miami, Florida |
+ | The '''[[Miami Dolphins]]''' is a professional football team based in Miami, Florida. They are members of the [[National Football League]] (NFL) as part of the [[American Football Conference]] (AFC) in the [[AFC East]] division. Founded in 1966, the Dolphins have played home games at New Miami Stadium since 1987. |
The Dolphins franchise began play in the [[American Football League]] (AFL) as an expansion team in 1966, then joined the NFL in 1970 when the AFL-NFL merger occurred. After losing in Super Bowl VI in 1971, the 1972 Dolphins team completed the NFL's first and only perfect season culminating in a Super Bowl VII win, winning all 17 games. The Dolphins also won Super Bowl VIII, becoming the first team to appear in three consecutive Super Bowls. |
The Dolphins franchise began play in the [[American Football League]] (AFL) as an expansion team in 1966, then joined the NFL in 1970 when the AFL-NFL merger occurred. After losing in Super Bowl VI in 1971, the 1972 Dolphins team completed the NFL's first and only perfect season culminating in a Super Bowl VII win, winning all 17 games. The Dolphins also won Super Bowl VIII, becoming the first team to appear in three consecutive Super Bowls. |
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+ | ! colspan=2 align="center" style="background: #cfcfcf; width: 20%; border-right: 1px solid #{{Dolphins color}}; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{Dolphins color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 10px; color: #{{Dolphins color}};" | [[National Football League Most Valuable Player Award|''AP'' Most Valuable Player]] |
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+ | ! colspan=2 align="center" style="background: #cfcfcf; width: 20%; border-right: 1px solid #{{Dolphins color}}; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{Dolphins color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 10px; color: #{{Dolphins color}};" | [[National Football League Offensive Player of the Year Award|Offensive Player of the Year]] |
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+ | ! colspan=2 align="center" style="background: #cfcfcf; width: 20%; border-right: 1px solid #{{Dolphins color}}; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{Dolphins color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 10px; color: #{{Dolphins color}};" | [[National Football League Defensive Player of the Year Award|Defensive Player of the Year]] |
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+ | ! colspan=2 align="center" style="background: #cfcfcf; width: 20%; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{Dolphins color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 10px; color: #{{Dolphins color}};" | [[Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award|Super Bowl MVP]] |
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| {{Champ-Yr}} 1984 |
| {{Champ-Yr}} 1984 |
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| {{AP1}} [[Image:Marino2.png|35px|link=]] Jake Scott |
| {{AP1}} [[Image:Marino2.png|35px|link=]] Jake Scott |
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+ | | colspan=4 rowspan=2 {{AP3}} |
| {{Champ-Yr}} 1983 |
| {{Champ-Yr}} 1983 |
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| {{AP1}} [[Image:Garner1.png|35px|link=]] Doug Betters |
| {{AP1}} [[Image:Garner1.png|35px|link=]] Doug Betters |
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| {{Champ-Yr}} 2006 |
| {{Champ-Yr}} 2006 |
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| {{AP1}} [[Image:Jason_Taylor1.png|35px]] Jason Taylor |
| {{AP1}} [[Image:Jason_Taylor1.png|35px]] Jason Taylor |
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− | ! colspan="27" style="text-align: center; color: #{{Packers color light}};" | <div style="float:left">[[Image:Dolphins.png| |
+ | ! colspan="27" style="text-align: center; color: #{{Packers color light}};" | <div style="float:left">[[Image:Dolphins.png|x40px|link=]]</div><div style="float:right">[[Image:Packers.png|x40px|link=]]</div> <big>'''[[Miami Dolphins|<span style="color:#fff;">Miami Dolphins</span>]]''' vs. '''[[Green Bay Packers|<span style="color:#fff;">Green Bay Packers</span>]]</big> <br>• <span style="color:#fff;">Dolphins lead series 10–3</span> • |
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*{{Wikipedia icon}} [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_Dolphins Wikipedia - Miami Dolphins page] |
*{{Wikipedia icon}} [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_Dolphins Wikipedia - Miami Dolphins page] |
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*{{Chris Creamer icon}} [http://www.chriscreamer.com/team.php?id=150 Chris Creamer's Sportslogos.net - Miami Dolphins logos] |
*{{Chris Creamer icon}} [http://www.chriscreamer.com/team.php?id=150 Chris Creamer's Sportslogos.net - Miami Dolphins logos] |
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[[Category:National Football League teams]] |
[[Category:National Football League teams]] |
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+ | [[Category:AFL Eastern Division Teams]] |
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The Miami Dolphins is a professional football team based in Miami, Florida. They are members of the National Football League (NFL) as part of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the AFC East division. Founded in 1966, the Dolphins have played home games at New Miami Stadium since 1987.
The Dolphins franchise began play in the American Football League (AFL) as an expansion team in 1966, then joined the NFL in 1970 when the AFL-NFL merger occurred. After losing in Super Bowl VI in 1971, the 1972 Dolphins team completed the NFL's first and only perfect season culminating in a Super Bowl VII win, winning all 17 games. The Dolphins also won Super Bowl VIII, becoming the first team to appear in three consecutive Super Bowls.
In head-to-head games against the Green Bay Packers, the Dolphins hold the distinction as the best NFL franchise to beat the Packers in terms of winning percentage. Since 1971, in 13 head-to-head contests, the Dolphins hold a 10-3 lead, including having won the first nine meetings.
Team history
Founding
For the 1966 season, the American Football League (AFL) awarded an expansion team franchise to lawyer Joseph Robbie and actor Danny Thomas. A contest was held in 1965 to choose the name of the new Miami AFL franchise, which included names such as the Mariners, Marauders, Mustangs, Missiles, Moons, Sharks, and Suns. The winning name would turn out to be "Dolphins". Robbie said he liked the name because, "The dolphin is one of the fastest and smartest creatures in the sea".
The Dolphins would join the National Football League (NFL) in 1970 as part of the AFL-NFL merger between both the leagues.
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Championships
The Miami Dolphins have won two Super Bowl championships, repeating as champions between 1972 and 1973 at Super Bowl VII and VIII, respectively.
Super Bowl VII
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The 1972 Miami Dolphins capped the only perfect season in modern-era NFL history. Led by head coach Don Shula, the team went 14-0 in the regular season (prior to the extension of the regular season to 16 games in 1978 by the NFL), and won all three post-season games, including Super Bowl VII against the Washington Redskins, to finish 17–0. The win made the Dolphins, in their seventh season of existence, the quickest genuine expansion team to win a Super Bowl.
During the game, quarterback Bob Griese threw a 28-yard touchdown pass to Howard Twilley, then a Nick Buoniconti interception set-up a 1-yard Jim Kiick run to make it 14-0 before halftime. The Dolphins' "No-Name Defense" forced four turnovers, including safety Jake Scott's second interception of the game, returning it 55 yards to clinch the game. Scott was the second defensive player to be named as the Super Bowl MVP.
Super Bowl VIII
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The Dolphins entered the 1973 season in pursuit of reaching their third straight Super Bowl appearance, finishing the regular season with an AFC-best 12–2 record. The Dolphins cruised through the AFC playoffs, beating the Cincinnati Bengals and Oakland Raiders on the way.
At Super Bowl VIII, the Dolphins defeated the Minnesota Vikings to win their second consecutive Super Bowl title, winning 24-7. The Dolphins dominated with their rushing attack, as Larry Csonka and Jim Kiick both scored rushing touchdowns in the first quarter to take an early 14-0 lead. After a field goal and second Csonka touchdown, the Dolphins put the Vikings away. Csonka was named Super Bowl MVP on 33 carries for 145 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
Achievements
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Rivalry
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- Note*: The Dolphins current stadium, Sun Life Stadium (since 1987), was previously known as Joe Robbie Stadium (1987–96), Pro Player Stadium (1997–2004), and Dolphin Stadium (2006-09).
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