Dolphins of Miami

The Dolphins of Miami ( Miami Dolphins in English) is a frankness from the in [[National League Football]] ( NFL ), based with Miami. Wayne Huizenga is the owner of this frankness. He also has Dolphin Stadium, stage of: 75540 places used by Dolphins since 1987. Before this date, Dolphins played Miami Orange Bowl.

History

The frankness was founded in 1966 within the American Football League. The Surnom of the Dolphins was selected after an implying vote: 19 843 voters proposing more: 1000 different names. Dolphins collected 622 votes. The choice was finally taken after a second ballot by a committee of seven members among a dozen names of which Mariners, Marauders, Mustangs, Missiles, Moons, Sharks and Suns . The choice of the committee was announced the October 6th 1965.

On the ground, the beginnings of Dolphins are crashing to pieces with a return of kick off of 95 Yard S for a Touchdown at the time kickoff of the season 1966. The first four seasons are however negative with 15 victories, 39 defeats and 2 null. In 1970, during fusion between the NFL and the AFL, the Dolphins were integrated in the NFL. This season marks the arrival of Don Shula, thanked by Baltimores Colts after their defeat at the time of the Super Bowl. Under the control of Shula, the results become excellent and the Dolphins gain twice the Super Bowl in January 1973 and January 1974. In 1972, Dolphins carry out one perfect season (14 victories in regular season and 3 victories in play-offs) which remains new to date in NFL. The quarterback Bob Griese and the running back Larry Csonka are the two offensive assets of Dolphins while the linebacker Nick Buoniconti is the owner of defense.

Bob Griese leaves the grounds in 1980 following a nasty wound with the shoulder. David Woodley and Don Strock assurrent the interim at the station of quarterback until the arrival of daN Marino in 1983. Don Strock carries out an impressive match in play-offs vis-a-vis the San Diego Chargers at the time of the season 1981 (403 yards gained on master keys and 4 touchdowns). The following season, Dolphins are inclined in Super Bowl 27-17 vis-a-vis the Washington Redskins.

DaN Marino becomes quarterback on the basis of the third match of the season 1983. It carries out one good season and harvest the title of rookie of the year. The following season, Marino beats all the records of master keys with 5.084 gained yards, 362 supplemented master keys and 48 touchdowns. Dolphins gain their eleven first matches and finish finally the regular season with 14 victories for 2 defeats. Miami is inclined with the Super Bowl vis-a-vis San Francisco 49ers (38-16). In spite of the talent of Gift Shula and the statistics records of daN Marino, Dolphins will not make any more appearance with the Super Bowl. Don Shula leaves Dolphins in 1995 then daN Marino leaves to retirement in 1999.

At the time of the four last seasons (2002 - 2005), Dolphins do not manage to be qualified in play-offs. With the search for a quarterback in the line of Bob Griese and daN Marino, Dolphins hope to have made the good choice by recruiting Daunte Culpepper during the summer 2006. In addition to Daunte Culpepper, the best current players are Jason Taylor, Joey Harrington and Zach Thomas. Dolphins however sign a disappointing season 2006 with 6 victories for 10 defeats. The January 3rd 2007, Cam Cameron is named trainer of Dolphins.

Prize list

Victorious of the Super Bowl (2): 1972 (VII) and 1973 (VIII)
Champion of Conference (5): 1971, 1972, 1973, 1982 and 1984
Champion of Division AFC East (12): 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1979, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1992, 1994 and 2000

Large players of the past

85 Nick Buoniconti, LB, 1969-76
39 Larry Csonka, BFR, 1968-74, 1979
12 Bob Griese, QB, 1967-80
62 Jim Langer, C, 1970-79
13 daN Marino, QB, 1983-99
57 Dwight Stephenson, C, 1980-87

Trainers

1966-1969 : George Wilson
1970-1995: Gift Shula
1996-1999: Jimmy Johnson
2000-2004: Dave Wannstedt
2004 (interim): Jim Packsaddlled
2005-2006: Nick Saban
since 2007: Camwood Cameron

Season per season

Current manpower (2007)

External bonds

Official site of the '' Dolphins ''

Simple: Miami Dolphins

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