Who did the 72 Dolphins lose to?

Miami’s Perfect Season The Dolphins’ 17-0-0 season culminated with a 14-7 victory over the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII. It is a unique feat that has stood the test of time.

Did the 1972 Dolphins go undefeated?

The 1972 Dolphins went 14–0 in the regular season and won all three postseason games, including Super Bowl VII against the Washington Redskins, to finish 17–0. The team remains the only NFL team to complete an entire season undefeated and untied from the opening game through the Super Bowl (or championship game).

Who lost the 1972 Super Bowl?

Dolphins
The Cowboys defeated the Dolphins by the score of 24–3, to win their first Super Bowl. The game was played on January 16, 1972, at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana, the second time the Super Bowl was played in that city.

Who was the quarterback when Miami went undefeated?

Earl Morrall
When Earl Morrall came to the Dolphins in 1972, it was to reunite with coach Don Shula and serve as the backup to future Hall of Famer Bob Griese. Little did anyone know, however, Morrall would become the primary quarterback for the undefeated 1972 Dolphins, the only team in NFL history to complete a 17–0 season.

What was the record of the Miami Dolphins in 1972?

The 1972 Dolphins went 14–0 in the regular season and won all three post-season games, including Super Bowl VII against the Washington Redskins, to finish 17–0. The team remains the only NFL team to complete an entire season undefeated and untied from the opening game through the Super Bowl (or championship game).

When did the Miami Dolphins go undefeated in the regular season?

The 1972 team on the Miami Dolphins Honor Roll. The 1972 Miami Dolphins were the first team to execute a perfect regular season in the post-merger NFL. They are the only team in NFL history to go undefeated and untied in the regular season and postseason.

Who was the Miami Dolphins coach in 1970?

Franchise records according to Pro-Football-Reference.com Season Team League Regular season Head coaches 1969 1969 AFL 3 George Wilson 1970 1970 NFL 10 Don Shula 1971 1971 NFL 10 Don Shula 1972 1972 NFL 14 Don Shula

When did the Miami Dolphins become a team?

The list documents the season-by-season records of the Dolphins franchise from 1966 to present, including postseason records, and league awards for individual players or head coaches.