All About the Dolphins [1] Trivia Quiz

Answer: 1966

Joseph Robbie was the founder of the Dolphins in 1966. They were part of the AFL-NFL merger in 1970. In the state of Florida, they are the oldest major professional sports franchise.

Answer: 1971

The 1971 season of the Dolphins ended with them playing the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl VI. The game was played on January 16, 1972 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Dolphins were defeated 24-3.

Answer: Miami Dolphins 14-Washington Redskins 7

Super Bowl VII was played January 14, 1973, in the LA Memorial Coliseum. Miami went 14-0 during the regular season and the Redskins were 11-3. Despite Miami being undefeated, the Redskins were a 1-point favorite. A low scoring defensive game, the Dolphins won 14-7.

Answer: Minnesota Vikings

The Dolphins defeated the Vikings 24-7 at Super Bowl VIII in Houston, Texas. This was a fitting end to the 1973 season and an amazing three-peat in Championship appearances.

Answer: Don Shula

Don Shula started coaching the Dolphins during the first post-merger season in 1970. Prior to the Dolphins he was head coach of the Baltimore Colts for seven seasons. His career winning percentage is .678. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1997.

Answer: Bob Griese

A first round draft pick out of Purdue, Griese played his entire 14-season career with the Dolphins. He was a 6-time Pro Bowl selection and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990. The Dolphins retired his jersey #12.

Answer: Jake Scott

Jake Scott was a 7th round draft pick in the 1970 NFL Draft out of Georgia. He played safety for the Dolphins 1970-1976. In Super Bowl VII, he had two interceptions for a total return of 63 yards.

Answer: 11 solo, 6 assists

Manny Fernandez was a Dolphin defensive tackle that tallied 17 tackles during that game! He had 11 solo tackles and 6 assists. Some Dolphin players thought co-MVPs were the answer or that Manny deserved it outright but instead someone else won the honor. Manny was undrafted out of Utah but signed with the Dolphins where he played all of his eight professional seasons.

Answer: Nick Buoniconti

Nick was a small linebacker out of Notre Dame, drafted by the Patriots. He spent seven seasons with the Patriots and then eight more with the Dolphins. He was an All-Star with both teams and saw two Pro Bowls with the Dolphins. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001.

Answer: Larry Csonka

Larry Csonka was a running back out of Syracuse. He was a first round pick by the Dolphins and spent his first seven professional seasons with the Dolphins. During the Championship game, Csonka scored two TDs and rushed for 145 yards and was named MVP.