Est. 1966
Miami
Dolphins
Dan Marino - QB - 61,361 Passing Yards
AP via Tom DiPace
Est. 1966
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Did you know?
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.
Team History
- Founded in 1966, the Dolphins became the ninth expansion team of the American Football League (AFL).
- The Dolphins joined the NFL in 1970 when the AFL and NFL merged.
- The Dolphins beat the Washington Redskins, 14-7, in Super Bowl VII to cap off their 17-0 perfect season.
- The following season, the Dolphins became back-to-back champions when they defeated the 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: Larry Csonka, 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)
- Most Career Points: Olindo Mare, 1,048 (1997-2006)
- Current Team Owner: Stephen M. Ross
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