For the Miami Dolphins, the 1992 season was full of close games and thrilling finishes. More often than not, the Dolphins found a way to win. That was the case on this day 30 years ago. Pete Stoyanovich's 52-yard field goal with two seconds left lifted Miami to a 19-16 win over the Houston Oilers. Setting the Stage At 7-3, the Miami Dolphins had hit a rough stretch as … [Read more...] about 30-Year Phiniversary: Stoyanovich’s Long FG Lifts Dolphins Past Oilers, 19-16
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50-Year Phiniversary: Morris’ Late TD Tops Jets, Keeps Dolphins Perfect
As many are aware, the 1972 Miami Dolphins are the proud owners of the only perfect season in NFL history. Along the way, however, there were many close calls. In each of their two playoff wins before the Super Bowl, Miami was forced to rally in the final quarter. The last time it had to do so during the regular season came on this day 50 years ago. Early in the final … [Read more...] about 50-Year Phiniversary: Morris’ Late TD Tops Jets, Keeps Dolphins Perfect
5-Year Phiniversary: Dolphins Score 17 Unanswered in Fourth to Stun Jets, 31-28
The 2017 season isn't one that will be remembered with any great fondness for the Miami Dolphins, but by the latter parts of October, the team was riding high. On this day five years ago, the Dolphins rallied from 14 points down in the fourth quarter. Despite an injury to starting quarterback Jay Cutler, Miami closed the game with 17 straight points to stun the New York … [Read more...] about 5-Year Phiniversary: Dolphins Score 17 Unanswered in Fourth to Stun Jets, 31-28
50-Year Phiniversary: Shula Gets 100th Win, But Dolphins Lose Griese vs. Chargers
Most football fans know that the 1972 Miami Dolphins are still the only team in NFL history to complete a perfect season. Many are also aware that backup quarterback Earl Morrall played a key role in that 17-0 season. On this day 50 years ago, Morrall was thrust into action following an injury to starting quarterback Bob Griese. Morrall tossed two touchdowns in relief as the … [Read more...] about 50-Year Phiniversary: Shula Gets 100th Win, But Dolphins Lose Griese vs. Chargers
20-Year Phiniversary: Mare’s 53-Yarder Lifts Dolphins Past Broncos, 24-22
Over his 10 years with the franchise, kicker Olindo Mare scored more points than any other Miami Dolphins player ever. A Pro Bowl selection in 1999, Mare hit plenty of big kicks during his time with the Dolphins. One of those came on this day 20 years ago. In a prime time matchup, Mare connected from 53 yards in the game's final seconds to lift the Dolphins past the … [Read more...] about 20-Year Phiniversary: Mare’s 53-Yarder Lifts Dolphins Past Broncos, 24-22
