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Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins
NFL Team information
Established1966
Play inSun Life Stadium
Miami Gardens, Florida
MascotT. D.
Other information
OwnerStephen Ross (about 95%) and Wayne Huizenga (about 5%) (with unknown percentages of ownership by Gloria Estefan, Emilio Estefan, Jennifer Lopez, Fergie, Marc Anthony, Venus Williams, and Serena Williams)
ChairmanStephen Ross
CEOMike Dee
General managerJeff Ireland
Head coachTony Sparano
Team history
Miami Dolphins 1966 - present
Team nicknames"The Fins", or "The Phins"
Championships
Super Bowl ChampionshipsSuper Bowl VII (1972),
Super Bowl VIII (1973) (2)
Conference championships*AFC: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1982, 1984 (5)
Division championships*AFC East: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1979, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1992, 1994, 2000, 2008 (13)
Playoff appearances
  • NFL: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2008
Home fields
*Miami Orange Bowl (1966 � 86) *Sun Life Stadium (1987 � present) **a.k.a. Joe Robbie Stadium (1987 � 96) **a.k.a. Pro Player Stadium (1997 � 2004) **a.k.a. Dolphins Stadium (2005) **a.k.a. Dolphin Stadium (2006 � 09) **a.k.a. Land Shark Stadium (2009 � 10)

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The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). The Dolphins play home games at Sun Life Stadium in the northern suburb of Miami Gardens, and have their headquarters at the Miami Dolphins Training Facility in Davie, Florida.

The Dolphins team was founded by Joe Robbie, and began play in the American Football League (AFL) as an expansion team in 1966 � an example of the AFL's expanding into parts of the United States that had not possessed professional football teams (with the exception of the Miami Seahawks, who played in the AAFC in 1946 before becoming the first incarnation of the Baltimore Colts). In 1970, the Dolphins joined the NFL when the AFL � NFL merger occurred. The Dolphins are the oldest continually-operating major-league professional sports franchise in the state of Florida.

The team made its first Super Bowl appearance following the 1971 season in Super Bowl VI, but lost to the Dallas Cowboys. In 1972, the Dolphins team completed the NFL's first and only perfect season culminating in a Super Bowl win, winning all 14 of its regular-season games, both of its NFL playoff games, and also Super Bowl VII. The Dolphins thus became the first NFL team to accomplish a perfect regular season. The Dolphins also won Super Bowl VIII, becoming the first team to appear in three consecutive Super Bowls, and the second team (the first AFL/AFC team) to win back-to-back championships. Miami also appeared in Super Bowl XVII and Super Bowl XIX, losing both games.

For most of their early history, the Dolphins were coached by Don Shula, the most successful head coach in professional football history in terms of total games won. His Dolphins teams posted losing records in only two of his 26 seasons as the head coach of the team. Six future Football Hall of Fame members played for Miami during the 1970s, including the fullback Larry Csonka, the quarterback Bob Griese, and the linebacker Nick Buoniconti. During the 1980s and 1990s, the Dolphins' quarterback Dan Marino became one of the most prolific passers in NFL history, breaking numerous league passing records. He led the Dolphins to five division titles, 10 playoff appearances, and Super Bowl XIX before retiring following the 1999 season.

Miami Dolphins Video

Miami Dolphins players respond to the incident in which Jets strength coach Sal Alosi tripped cornerback Nolan Carroll as he ran down the sideline.
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Last night at the Miami Dolphins Game, Gloria got locked in her suite right before she was suppose to be on the field for the Half Time Show to introduce Enrique Iglesias!! Staff called a locksmith, security, firemen and no one was able to open or arrive in time, so Gloria opted to climb out of her window on the THIRD level and jump into the neighboring suite. Thankfully she took off her brand new Dolphin-green YSL pumps before crawling over and then running onto the field making it just in time!! Gloria Estefan Official Links Website: www.gloriaestefan.com Facebook www.facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com
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www.jaybartels.com Dolphins cornerback Nolan Carroll was tripped by the New York Jets' strength and conditioning coach on the sideline while covering a punt in the third quarter of Miami's 10-6 victory Sunday. The rookie fell to the turf while running down the sideline, and the Jets' Sal Alosi later admitted he interfered with Carroll. "I made a mistake that showed a total lapse in judgment," Alosi said in a statement released by the Jets about 2 1 hours after the game. "My conduct was inexcusable and unsportsmanlike and does not reflect what this organization stands for." Ryan considered benching Sanchez New York Jets coach Rex Ryan said he considered benching quarterback Mark Sanchez in the third quarter of Sunday's 10-6 loss to the Miami Dolphins. More ... Carroll, who had an interception in the first quarter to set up a field goal, lay on the field for several minutes before walking off. He got back into the game in the fourth period. Carroll said he was not angry about the incident. "We got a W. That's not my problem," Carroll said. "That's the Jets' problem. We just move on. I felt contact, but I've got to watch film. I can't comment on it right now." Other Dolphins players weren't quite as reserved. "That is so dirty," Dolphins linebacker Karlos Dansby told the Sun-Sentinel after seeing a snapshot of the incident. "Come on man. That's dirty! It all trickles down hill. Their head coach opened a can of worms over there, and now he's got to fix it. It's sad. There's <b>...</b>
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Some of the greatest highlights thus far in Ricky Williams' career. Clips include the run where he broke Dorsett's NCAA Rushing Record, his short stint with the Saints, and of course his career with the Miami Dolphins. Song is Payback, by The band Flaw.
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Miami Dolphins Fans Reaction to Ginn instead of Quinn.
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Miami Dolphins v. New York Jets: December 12, 2010 Nolan Carroll (Miami Dolphins CB) was tripped by the Jets' strength and conditioning coach, Sal Aliosi.
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2011 NFL Mock Draft: Mark Ingram Not the Consensus Pick for Miami Dolphins - Bleacher Report Tweet this news
Bleacher Report--The -Miami Dolphins- have been the easiest team to mock draft for. That is until recently. Even the Dolphins are not immune to analysts overt thinking the draft. Now some have running back Mark Ingram sliding way past the Dolphins pick at - Date : Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:18:18 GMT+00:00
2011 NFL Draft: Miami Dolphins Day 1 Preview and Expectations - Bleacher Report Tweet this news
Bleacher Report--Of the Trade Scenarios Mentioned, Which Would You Prefer the -Dolphins- to Make? Another option could be trading with Denver, who owns two selections in the first 14 picks of round two. This would mean that -Miami- doesn't select on - Date : Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:15:58 GMT+00:00
Why Ryan Mallett? - PhinPhanatic Tweet this news
PhinPhanatic--It seems the closer we get to the draft the more fans of the -Miami Dolphins- are clamoring for them to draft Mallett with the 15 th pick in the draft next Thursday night. My question is why? The biggest argument I hear is he is the best “ - Date : Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:48:56 GMT+00:00
Miami Dolphins put quarterback prospects to the test - Sun-Sentinel Florida Panthers (blog) Tweet this news
Sun-Sentinel Florida Panthers (blog)--The piece also contains a -Dolphins--centric anecdote that you'll find interesting, too. The anecdote focuses on Andy Dalton, the former TCU quarterback whom King has the -Dolphins- selecting with the 15th overal - Date : Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:22:18 GMT+00:00
SMU WR Aldrick Robinson visited Dolphins, worked out for Eagles, others - National Football Post Tweet this news
National Football Post--SMU wide receiver Aldrick Robinson has visited the -Miami Dolphins- and an undisclosed team, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation. He has conducted private workouts for the Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, Chi - Date : Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:38:08 GMT+00:00
Ryan Mallett: Will Miami Dolphins Take a Risk on Quarterback at No. 15? - Bleacher Report Tweet this news
Bleacher Report--Now as we move closer to the big day, it's getting more and more likely that Mallett appears to have at least one interested suitor in the -Dolphins-. Drafting him at No. 15 still seems to be a big stretch. But the -Dolphins- have ma - Date : Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:53:52 GMT+00:00
Mike Mayock likes the idea of Taiwan Jones to the Miami Dolphins - Miami Hurricanes (blog) Tweet this news
Miami Hurricanes (blog)--It also helps that Jones, who ran a 4.3 40 on his Pro Day, has reportedly been in -Miami- this week, meeting with -Dolphins- brass. “You want to talk about a guy that every time you put the tape on, it seemed like you got three - Date : Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:51:17 GMT+00:00
Pennington in knee brace, calls getting hurt playing basketball 'stupid' - Sun-Sentinel Tweet this news
Sun-Sentinel--But it is good news that Pennington, the -Miami Dolphins- former starter, is walking, and it's on his own. The crutches are gone a month after having his left knee repaired following a ACL tear he suffered playing pickup basketball. ... - Date : Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:35:29 GMT+00:00
Beck wants to be 'the guy' - Washington Post (blog) Tweet this news
Washington Post (blog)--But Shanahan instead drafted Jay Cutler in the first round, and the -Miami Dolphins- took Beck high in the second round. Beck appeared in five games as a rookie, before the Dolphins had a coaching and general manager change. They d - Date : Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:42:34 GMT+00:00
Former NFL player talk to students about scholarships - WECT-TV6 Tweet this news
WECT-TV6--He talked to the crowd about what to expect and what to prepare for in getting athletic scholarships. Collins was a running back for the -Miami Dolphins- and the New England Patriots. You must be logged in to rate this story. Login or register.- - Date : Fri, 22 Apr 2011 03:07:28 GMT+00:00

Achievements
Preceded by
Dallas Cowboys
1972
Super Bowl Champions
Miami Dolphins

1973 and 1974
Succeeded by
Pittsburgh Steelers
1975 and 1976

Head coaches : Flipper
Name From To Regular Season Record Post Season Record
W L T W L
George Wilson (AFL) 1966 1969 15 39 2 -- --
Don Shula 1970 1995 257 133 2 17 14
Jimmy Johnson 1996 1999 36 28 0 2 3
Dave Wannstedt 2000 2004 42 31 0 1 2
Jim Bates (interim) 2004 3 4 0 -- --
Nick Saban 2005 2006 15 17 0 -- --
Cam Cameron 2007 1 15 0 -- --
Tony Sparano 2008 Present 25 23 0 0 1

Miami Dolphins Super Bowl VII Champions

1 Garo Yepremian * 7 Billy Lothridge * 11 Jim Del Gaizo * 12 Bob Griese * 13 Jake Scott (MVP) * 15 Earl Morrall * 20 Larry Seiple * 21 Jim Kiick * 22 Mercury Morris * 23 Charles Leigh * 25 Tim Foley * 26 Lloyd Mumphord * 28 Ed Jenkins * 32 Hubert Ginn * 39 Larry Csonka * 40 Dick Anderson * 42 Paul Warfield * 45 Curtis Johnson * 49 Charlie Babb * 51 Larry Ball * 53 Bob Matheson * 54 Howard Kindig * 56 Jesse Powell * 57 Mike Kolen * 59 Doug Swift * 60 Al Jenkins * 62 Jim Langer * 65 Maulty Moore * 66 Larry Little * 67 Bob Kuechenberg * 68 Mike Kadish * 72 Bob Heinz * 73 Norm Evans * 75 Manny Fernandez * 77 Doug Crusan * 78 Jim Dunaway * 79 Wayne Moore * 80 Marv Fleming * 81 Howard Twilley * 82 Otto Stowe * 83 Vern Den Herder * 84 Bill Stanfill * 85 Nick Buoniconti * 86 Marlin Briscoe * 88 Jim Mandich * 89 Karl Noonan

Miami Dolphins Super Bowl VIII Champions

1 Garo Yepremian * 10 Don Strock * 12 Bob Griese * 13 Jake Scott * 15 Earl Morrall * 20 Larry Seiple * 21 Jim Kiick * 22 Mercury Morris * 23 Charles Leigh * 25 Tim Foley * 26 Lloyd Mumphord * 29 Tom Smith * 34 Ron Sellers * 36 Don Nottingham * 39 Larry Csonka (MVP) * 40 Dick Anderson * 42 Paul Warfield * 45 Curtis Johnson * 48 Henry Stuckey * 49 Charles Babb * 51 Larry Ball * 53 Bob Matheson * 55 Irv Goode * 57 Mike Kolen * 58 Bruce Bannon * 59 Doug Swift * 62 Jim Langer * 64 Ed Newman * 65 Maulty Moore * 66 Larry Little * 67 Bob Kuechenberg * 70 Larry Woods * 72 Bob Heinz * 73 Norm Evans * 75 Manny Fernandez * 76 Willie Young * 77 Doug Crusan * 79 Wayne Moore * 80 Marv Fleming * 81 Howard Twilley * 82 Bo Rather * 83 Vern Den Herder * 84 Bill Stanfill * 85 Nick Buoniconti * 86 Marlin Briscoe * 88 Jim Mandich * 89 Charley Wade

AFC
Denver Broncos Baltimore Ravens Houston Texans Buffalo Bills
Kansas City Chiefs Cincinnati Bengals Indianapolis Colts Miami Dolphins
Oakland Raiders Cleveland Browns Jacksonville Jaguars New England Patriots
San Diego Chargers Pittsburgh Steelers Tennessee Titans New York Jets
NFC West North South East
Arizona Cardinals Chicago Bears Atlanta Falcons Dallas Cowboys
St. Louis Rams Detroit Lions Carolina Panthers New York Giants
San Francisco 49ers Green Bay Packers New Orleans Saints Philadelphia Eagles
Seattle Seahawks Minnesota Vikings Tampa Bay Buccaneers Washington Redskins
Seasons (by team) * Playoffs * AFC Championship * NFC Championship * Super Bowl (champions) * All-Pro * Pro Bowl
League Championship History: AFL Championship (1960 �1969) * NFL Championship (1920 �1969) * One-game playoff * Playoff Bowl
Defunct franchises * Owners * Officials * Stadiums (chronology) * Records (individual, team, Super Bowl) * Hall of Fame * Lore * Nicknames * AFL * Merger * History in Los Angeles, Toronto (Bills Series) * International Series * Europa (World Bowl) * TV * Radio * Management Council * NFLPA * Player conduct * Draft * Training camp * Preseason (Hall of Fame Game, American Bowl) * Kickoff * Monday Night Football * Thanksgiving Classic * Christmas games * Playoff droughts

American Football League

Eastern DivisionBoston Patriots * Buffalo Bills * Houston Oilers * New York Titans/Jets * Miami Dolphins
Western DivisionDenver Broncos * Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs * Oakland Raiders * Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers * Cincinnati Bengals
GeneralSeasons * Playoffs * All-League Teams * All-Star game * AFL Draft * All-Time Team * AFL �NFL merger * NFL
BroadcastersAFL All-Star Game * AFL Championship Game * Boston Patriots * Buffalo Bills * Cincinnati Bengals * Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs * Denver Broncos * Houston Oilers * Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers * Miami Dolphins * New York Titans/Jets * Oakland Raiders

Sports teams based in South Florida

BaseballMLB: Florida Marlins, FSL: Jupiter Hammerheads * Palm Beach Cardinals, GCL: Marlins
BasketballNBA: Miami Heat
FootballNFL: Miami Dolphins
HockeyNHL: Florida Panthers
SoccerUSL-1: Miami FC
College athletics
(NCAA Division I)
Florida Atlantic University * Florida International University * University of Miami



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