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proudly presents
a Miami Dolphins
Pro Football Hall of Fame Tour (2001)
The odd angles are a result of avoiding light reflections and flash.
Don Shula, Larry Csonka, Bob Griese,
Paul Warfield, Larry Little, Jim Langer,
Dwight Stephenson, & Nick Buoniconti
Shula, Csonka, Griese
Warfield, Little, Langer
Stephenson, & Buoniconti
Box scores from the Dolphins two WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
"This game ball from Super Bowl VII, that game that completed the perfect
season of the 1972 Miami
Dolphins, was presented to Coach Don Shula by the members of the Dolphins
team. It in turn was
presented to the Pro Football Hall of Fame by Coach Shula for the specific
purpose of inclusion in this display."
The ZONK!
Hall of Fame Dolphin fan Richard Molinary, Dania Beach, FL
"For the last 18 years, I have arrived at the stadium four hours before
kickoff to put on my costume and walk the entire parking lot entertaining fans
as 'The Miami Fanatic.' During the game I do my best to lead the cheers in
support of the team I love, the Miami Dolphins."
Some Dolphin items in one of the displays
Miami Dolphins Hall of Famers spot
"The Miami Dolphins were founded as an expansion franchise in the
American Football Leaguein 1966. Topped by an unprecedented 17-0 perfect
season in 1972, the Dolphins dominated the pro football world in the early
1970's. They have remained among the league's upper echelon ever
since."
"Regarded as the premier center of his time, Dwight Stephenson
excelled for eight season with the Miami Dolphins and earned All-Pro honors five
consecutive years, was named to five Pro Bowls and won AFC or NFL Offensive
Lineman of the Year four times." (Original photo: Al Messerschmidt/NFL Photos)
"Don Shula, the NFL's all-time winningest coach, led the Dolphins to
the five Super Bowls and in 1972 guided the team to the NFL's only perfect
season. In 26 seasons in Miami, he had only two below .500."
(Original photo: Phil Masturzo/NFL Photos)
"Paul Warfield, who began and
finished his career in Cleveland, played five seasons with the Dolphins.
Known for his sensational pass catching ability, Warfield averaged 21.5 yards
per his 156 catches as a Dolphin." (Original photo: Hall of Fame)
"Bob Griese quarterbacked the
Dolphins from 1967 through 1980 and led Miami to three AFC championships and two
Super Bowls victories. The league's MVP in 1971, he threw for more than
25,000 yards and 192 touchdowns in his career." (Original photo: Malcolm Emmons/NFL Photos)
"Miami acquired linebacker Nick Buoniconti in 1969 and he quickly became
the anchor of the team's 'No Name Defense.' He was named the Dolphins' MVP
three times and earned his sixth trip to an AFL All-Star Game and two Pro Bowls
while a member of the Dolphins." (Original photo: NFL Photos)
"Larry Csonka was the Dolphins' No. 1 pick in 1966. A bruising
runner, Csonka was named to five Pro Bowls and earned Most Valuable Player
honors for his 145-yard rushing performance in Super Bowl VII."
(Original photo: Skip Heine)
"This is the ball carried by Larry Csonka when the Miami Dolphins
established a new team rushing record for a single season (2,960 yards in 1972).
1987 enshrinees Csonka and Jim Langer were key elements of the Miami offensive
machine that year."
"Signed as a free agent in 1970, Jim Langer became the Dolphins
starting center and soon earned all-league acclaim. He played in six
straight Pro Bowls, three AFC championship games, and three Super Bowls."
(Original photo: NFL Photos)
"The helmet Jim Langer wore during the Miami Dolphins perfect
season in 1972. When he played in the Pro Bowl, his Miami helmet was
painted with the 'A' that is now on the headpiece."
Justice Award
Oh, what could have been . . .
Bob Griese's game-used eye glasses
"In 1977, the Miami Dolphins' Bob Griese became the first
quarterback to successfully wear eye glasses in National
Football League action. On display here are the glasses
Bob wore in the 1978 AFC NFL Hall of Fame Game
played across the street in Fawcett Stadium."
Marino's presence is already in the Hall. In 2005 it will be permanent!
Nick Buoniconti
Miami's proud new addition to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
HOF PHOTO CONTEST AREA
Oronde "Gadzilla" Gadsden with the one handed grab
Oronde makes another spectacular one handed grab
Coach Shula was not happy about that play
The winningest coach in NFL history!
