Photo courtesy of Miami Dolphins The first prime time matchup of the season for both the reigning AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins will come against one another to close the month of September. Miami will be at Paul Brown Stadium for a Thursday night showdown on Sept. 29. Last season, Cincinnati made an improbable run to the Super Bowl before coming up … [Read more...] about Dolphins-Bengals Have a Fascinating History Head-to-Head in Prime Time
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50-Year Phiniversary: Shula Coaches Dolphins Past Former Team to Reach Super Bowl
Photo via @DolphinsHistory on Twitter It's been nearly four decades since the Miami Dolphins last reached the Super Bowl. Their first appearance on Super Sunday however, was clinched on this day 50 years ago. For head coach Don Shula, the win was extra sweet. Against his former team, Shula coached the Dolphins to a 21-0 victory over the Baltimore Colts for the AFC … [Read more...] about 50-Year Phiniversary: Shula Coaches Dolphins Past Former Team to Reach Super Bowl
50-Year Phiniversary: Dolphins Beat Chiefs in Longest Game in NFL History
The Miami Dolphins have gone more than 20 years without a playoff win. Their first playoff victory however, came on this day 50 years ago in the longest game in NFL history. It took two overtimes, but the Dolphins ultimately persevered past the Kansas City Chiefs. Garo Yepremian kicked the winning field goal as Miami prevailed, 27-24. Setting the Stage Fresh off a 10-3-1 … [Read more...] about 50-Year Phiniversary: Dolphins Beat Chiefs in Longest Game in NFL History
50-Year Phiniversary: Dolphins Blast Bills to Clinch First Playoff Berth
AP Photo/appeared in Sarasota Herald-Tribune For the first time in four years, the Miami Dolphins are in the playoff hunt. For the first time ever, the Dolphins clinched a playoff spot on this day 50 years ago. After losing seasons in each of the franchise's first four years, the Dolphins broke through in 1970 under first-year head coach Don Shula. Miami shored up a playoff … [Read more...] about 50-Year Phiniversary: Dolphins Blast Bills to Clinch First Playoff Berth
Remembering the Legendary Don Shula — Part III: The Perfect Season
Associated Press photo The football world said goodbye to a coaching legend on Monday, May 4 as Don Shula died at the age of 90. The winningest coach in NFL history, Shula won 347 total games in 33 years with the Baltimore Colts and Miami Dolphins. Shula was a 2-time world champion and played for pro football's ultimate prize seven times. In a multi-part series, we'll … [Read more...] about Remembering the Legendary Don Shula — Part III: The Perfect Season