The 1972 Dolphins are the only team in NFL history to record a perfect season. To this day, no other team has remained undefeated in both the regular season and playoffs in a single season.
Hard Rock Stadium
Miami Gardens, FL
Opened: 1987
Capacity:64,767
Surface:Bermuda Grass
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Hometown
Miami, FL
Population: 439,890 (2021)
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Team Colors
Aqua/Orange
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Team History
Founded in 1966, the Dolphins became theninthexpansionteamof the American Football League (AFL).
TheDolphinsjoined the NFL in 1970whenthe AFLandNFL merged.
The DolphinsbeattheWashingtonRedskins, 14-7, in Super Bowl VII to cap off their 17-0 perfect season.
The following season, the Dolphinsbecame back-to-back champions when theydefeatedthe Minnesota Vikings, 24-7, in Super Bowl VIII.
Pro Football Hall of Fame head coach Don Shula led the Dolphins for 26 seasons, including a perfect season in 1972.
Team Facts
Seasons: 58 (1966-2023)
Winningest Coach: (W-L-T) Don Shula (257-133-2)
Super Bowl Titles: 2
Record going into 2023 season: (W-L-T) 485-393-4
Playoff Record: 20-22
Most Career Yards Rushing:LarryCsonka, 6,737 (1968-74, 1979)
Most Career Yards Passing:Dan Marino, 61,361(1983-99)
Most Career Receptions:Mark Clayton, 550 (1983-92)
Most Career Sacks: Jason Taylor, 131(1997-2007, 2009, 2011)
Most Career Interceptions: Jake Scott, 35 (1970-75)