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 Linebacker Zach Thomas recorded over 1,700 tackles and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023.[([[https://dolphinstalk.com/2023/07/zach-thomas-field-general-and-now-hof-linebacker/|dolphinstalk]])]
+===== Dan Marino’s 1984 MVP Season =====
+In 1984, Marino set single-season records with 5,084 passing yards and 48 touchdowns.[([[https://www.profootballhof.com/players/dan-marino/|profootballhof]])]
+===== Longest Game in NFL History =====
+Miami played in the longest game ever, a 1971 playoff match against Kansas City that lasted 82 minutes and 40 seconds.[([[https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/boxing/the-longest-game-in-nfl-history-chiefs-vs-dolphins-christmas-day-1971/1p15cc1a0855h1js37ebxz9gd5|dazn]])]
+===== First Team to Appear in Three Consecutive Super Bowls =====
+The Dolphins made three straight Super Bowl appearances (VI, VII, VIII).[([[https://www.wsn.com/nfl/teams-super-bowl-3-straight-years/|wsn]])]
+===== Ricky Williams’ Rushing Records =====
+Running back Ricky Williams set a franchise record with 1,853 rushing yards in 2002.[([[https://sports.yahoo.com/throwback-thursday-remembering-former-dolphins-124543389.html|yahoo]])]
+===== Tua Tagovailoa’s Historic Accuracy =====
+In 2022, Tua led the NFL in passer rating (105.5), the first Dolphins QB to do so since Marino.[([[https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-should-keep-options-open-at-quarterback|si]])]
+===== Nick Saban’s Brief Stint =====
+Alabama coaching legend Nick Saban coached the Dolphins for two seasons (2005-2006) before leaving for college football.[([[https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=2718488|espn]])]
+===== First Monday Night Football Appearance =====
+Miami played its first Monday Night Football game in 1970 against the Atlanta Falcons.[([[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1175965/|imdb]])]
+===== Mercury Morris and the 1,000-Yard Duo =====
+In 1972, Mercury Morris and Larry Csonka became the first teammates to rush for 1,000 yards each in a season.[([[https://thescore.com/nfl/news/2431997|thescore]])]
+===== Jason Taylor: Sack Leader =====
+Defensive end Jason Taylor recorded 139.5 sacks and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2017.[([[https://gozips.com/news/2017/2/5/2_5_2017_1253.aspx|gozips]])]
+===== The Flipper Mascot =====
+In the team’s early years, the Dolphins had a live dolphin named Flipper perform at home games.[([[https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/08/24/nfl-mascots-best-worst-miami-dolphins-flipper-real-dolphin-snowflake-ace-ventura-jim-carrey/70666550007/|palmbeachpost]])]
+===== Hard Rock Stadium's Many Names =====
+The Dolphins' home stadium has had multiple names, including Joe Robbie Stadium, Pro Player Stadium, and Sun Life Stadium.[([[https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/sports/highest-bidder-wins-history-of-names-on-sports-stadiums-across-south-florida/2430334/|nbcmiami]])]
+===== Oldest Rival: New York Jets =====
+The Dolphins' biggest historical rival is the New York Jets, dating back to their AFL days.[([[https://www.thephinsider.com/2014/11/26/7284707/miami-dolphins-vs-new-york-jets-history-of-matchup|thephinsider]])]
+===== First Playoff Win Came in 1971 =====
+Miami won its first-ever playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs in the longest game in NFL history.[([[https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/nfl-longest-game-dolphins-chiefs|history]])]
+===== 1972 Defense Nicknamed “No-Name Defense” =====
+Despite their dominance, the Dolphins’ 1972 defense was called the "No-Name Defense" due to their lack of superstars.[([[https://www.quora.com/Which-NFL-team-had-the-most-intimidating-defense|quora]])]
+===== Tua’s Record-Breaking 6-TD Game =====
+In 2022, Tua Tagovailoa became the first Dolphins QB since Marino to throw six touchdowns in a game.[([[https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/tua-tagovailoa-off-to-hot-start-dolphins-qb-amongst-nfl-passing-leaders-joining-dan-marino-in-history-books/|cbssports]])]
+===== Dan Marino’s 62-Yard Pass on First Play =====
+In his first career NFL start, Marino completed a 62-yard pass on his very first play.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/mkll38/in_dan_marinos_final_game_jacksonville_led_380/|reddit]])]
+===== Miami Hosted the Most Super Bowls =====
+Miami has hosted 11 Super Bowls, more than any other city.[([[https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super-bowl/2025/02/06/super-bowl-locations-history-results/78211743007/|usatoday]])]
+===== Historic 51-45 Win Over Jets =====
+In 1986, the Dolphins lost a 51-45 shootout to the Jets, one of the highest-scoring games in NFL history.[([[https://www.nfl.com/100/originals/100-greatest/games-91|nfl]])]
+===== First Black Starting Quarterback in Team History =====
+In 2000, Ray Lucas became the first Black quarterback to start a game for the Dolphins.[([[https://www.si.com/nfl/2016/09/22/list-first-black-starting-quarterback-every-team|si]])]
+===== The Dolphins Have Never Had the First Overall Pick =====
+Miami has never owned the first overall pick in the NFL Draft.[([[https://caneswarning.com/posts/miami-football-hasn-t-produced-1st-round-picks-in-consecutive-drafts-since-2017-01hw89wdtzx1|caneswarning]])]
+===== Mark Duper and Mark Clayton: The Marks Brothers =====
+Marino's favorite receivers, Mark Duper and Mark Clayton, formed one of the best WR duos of the 1980s.[([[https://www.quora.com/Who-was-the-best-wide-receiver-Dan-Marino-ever-had|quora]])]
+===== Most Expensive Stadium Renovation =====
+The Dolphins’ stadium underwent a $500 million renovation to add a canopy and upgraded amenities.[([[https://www.miamiopen.com/uncategorized/miami-open-enters-new-era-as-it-relocates-to-hard-rock-stadium-in-2019/|miamiopen]])]
+===== Ronnie Brown’s Wildcat Magic =====
+Ronnie Brown threw and ran for touchdowns in a Wildcat-driven blowout of the Patriots in 2008.[([[https://www.golfdigest.com/story/cult-classics-why-the-wildcat-game-isnt-nearly-as-wildcat-y-as-you-remember|golfdigest]])]
+===== Only Team to Defeat the 1985 Bears =====
+The Dolphins handed the legendary 1985 Chicago Bears their only loss of the season.[([[https://bearswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bears/2021/12/02/bears-throwback-thursday-1985-loss-to-dolphins/75951901007/|bearswire]])]
+===== Tied for Most Consecutive Winning Seasons =====
+From 1970 to 1984, Miami had 15 straight winning seasons, tied for the longest streak in NFL history.[([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Miami-Dolphins|britannica]])]
+===== The Dan Marino Statue =====
+A statue of Dan Marino stands outside Hard Rock Stadium in his honor.[([[https://theclio.com/entry/12868|theclio]])]
+===== Jay Fiedler: The First Jewish Starting QB in NFL History =====
+Jay Fiedler, who started for Miami in the early 2000s, was the first Jewish quarterback to start regularly in the NFL.[([[https://thegreatrabbino.com/2015/02/17/interview-jay-fiedler-the-2nd-best-jewish-quarterback-of-all-time/|thegreatrabbino]])]
+===== Cam Wake’s Journey from Canada =====
+Defensive end Cameron Wake played in the CFL before becoming an All-Pro pass rusher for Miami.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2456113-cameron-wake-qa-from-playing-in-the-cfl-to-playing-beside-ndamukong-suh|bleacherreport]])]
+===== First Game Ever Was a Loss to the Raiders =====
+Miami’s first game as a franchise was a 23-14 loss to the Oakland Raiders in 1966.[([[https://dolphinstalk.com/2020/09/this-day-in-dolphins-history-september-2nd-1966/|dolphinstalk]])]
+===== Mike McDaniel’s Impactful Start =====
+In his first season (2022), head coach Mike McDaniel led Miami to the playoffs for the first time in six years.[([[https://nypost.com/2024/10/05/sports/mike-mcdaniel-is-no-longer-nfls-darling-with-dolphins-engulfed-by-quarterback-mess/|nypost]])]

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