Began in the AFL in 1966; joined the NFL for the 1970 Season.
All-Time Record: 504-408-4 (.553)
Super Bowl Record: 2-3 (VII, VIII) (1972, 1973)
The 1972 Dolphins were the last NFL team to finish the season undefeated.
Top Passer: Dan Marino (61,361 yds)
Top Rusher: Larry Csonka (6,737 yds)
Top Receiver: Mark Duper (8,869 yds)
Top Coach: Don Shula (257 wins)
Larry Csonka averaged 4.5 yds/carry for the Dolphins. Jim Kiick carried for 3,644 yds for the Dolphins. He averaged 3.7 yds/carry. Mercury Morris carried for 3,877 yds for the Dolphins. He averaged 5.1 yds/carry. Paul Warfield had 3,355 receiving yards for the Dolphins. He averaged 21.5 yds/catch.
Shula accounts for 50.7 percent of Miami's wins -- only one coach in the NFL accounts for a higher percentage of his franchises wins, and we haven't met that coach yet.
Shula's record in Miami was 257-133-2 (.659) Without Shula as the head coach, the Dolphins have gone 247-275-2 (.473).
Top All-Time Player Based on Approximate Value: Dan Marino (AV of 216)
Marino was the starting quarterback for the Dolphins from 1983 to 1999. His record as a starter was 147-93-0, and he had an AV of 216 in 242 games. Bob Griese was the starting quarterback from 1967 through 1979. His record as a starter was 92-56-3, and he had an AV of 138 in 161 games.
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