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100 Miami Dolphins Trivia Questions, Answers, and Fun Facts

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1 After the Dolphins made it to Super Bowl VIII after the 1973 season, what was the next season they saw Super Bowl action?
Answer: 1982 - Super Bowl XVII

Dolphins played in Super Bowl VIII, then had a few years to regroup and rebuild until they made it to Super Bowl XVII at the end of the 1982 season.
    Your options: [ 1984 - Super Bowl XIX ] [ They haven't made it yet ] [ 1980 - Super Bowl XV ] [ 1982 - Super Bowl XVII ]
  From Quiz: All About the Dolphins [2]
2 What year did the Miami Dolphins begin as an expansion team in the American Football League?
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.
  From Quiz: All About the Dolphins [1]
3 The Dolphins made 20 playoff appearances from 1970-1999. How many of those appearances did they enter into the tournament as a Wildcard team?
Answer: 7

The Dolphins made the playoffs via the Wildcard route seven times between 1970-1999. Those years were: 1970, 1978, 1990, 1995, 1997, 1998, and 1999. They were 4-3 in those games.
  From Quiz: Miami Dolphins History [2]
4 Throughout the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, the Dolphins had a winning record against virtually every franchise in the NFL. How many teams did Miami have a losing record against during those decades?
Answer: 3

Miami vs. Giants (1-3); vs Raiders (9-17-1); and vs Jaguars (0-1).
  From Quiz: Miami Dolphins History [1]
5 How many losing seasons did the Dolphins suffer through in the 1970s, 80s and 90s?
Answer: 2

Showing incredible consistency, the Dolphins only had two losing seasons. They were 6-8 in 1976, and 6-10 in 1988.
  From Quiz: Can't Squish the Fish
6 Who was the player that broke Bob Griese's leg, sidelining him for the remainder of the regular season?
Answer: Deacon Jones

Bob Griese eventually recovered, starting Super Bowl VII over his replacement, Earl Morrall.
  From Quiz: Their Undefeated Season 1972
7 Who was the first draft choice of the Miami Dolphins, back in 1966?
Answer: Jim Grabowski

He was a running back from Illinois. He signed with the AFL and never played for the Dolphins.
  From Quiz: Miami Dolphins Firsts
8 What pro team drafted Dolphin QB Dan Marino first?
Answer: Kansas City Royals

He was also drafted by the Generals, first player ever selected by the USFL.
  From Quiz: Dolphin History
9 What were the last names of the Mark brothers?
Answer: Clayton and Duper

Mark Clayton and Mark Duper were Marino's favorite receivers in the 1980's.
  From Quiz: Team Dolphin
10 From 1966-1986, where did the Dolphins call home?
Answer: Miami Orange Bowl

The Dolphins played at the Miami Orange Bowl until they moved to Dolphin Stadium in 1997.
  From Quiz: All About the Dolphins [2]
11 What was the first season that the Dolphins made it to the Super Bowl?
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.
  From Quiz: All About the Dolphins [1]
12 In the 1970s, the Dolphins most lopsided win was a 52-0 blowout against this NFL team. Who was the unfortunate squad on the losing side of this score?
Answer: New England Patriots

The Fins crushed the Patriots 52-0 on November 12, 1972, on the way to their undefeated season. The Pats did make the game closer the next time they met on December 3, 1972, however, losing 37-21.
  From Quiz: Miami Dolphins History [1]
13 In 2002, Ricky Williams set the Dolphins single season rushing record with 1,853 yards. Whose record did he break?
Answer: Delvin Williams

Many people don't remember Delvin Williams but at one time he held the Dolphins and 49ers single season rushing records. He rushed for 1,203 yards for the 49ers in 1976, and 1,258 for the Dolphins in 1978.
  From Quiz: Can't Squish the Fish
14 Bill Arnsparger's famous '53' defense was primarily built around which linebacker?
Answer: Bob Matheson

Bob's actual number WAS '53', but it was meant to stand for the 5 lineman, 3 linebacker formation in which he was a key player.
    Your options: [ Bob Matheson ] [ Nick Buoniconti ] [ John Offerdahl ] [ Mike Kolen ]
  From Quiz: Their Undefeated Season 1972
15 Was their first ever game a win or a loss?
Answer: Loss

It was played on September 2nd, 1966.
  From Quiz: Miami Dolphins Firsts
16 Larry Little first played for which team?
Answer: San Diego Chargers

He was cut by the Chargers before becoming a great lineman for Miami.
    Your options: [ San Diego Chargers ] [ Houston Oilers ] [ Atlanta Falcons ] [ Dallas Cowboys ]
  From Quiz: Dolphin History
17 What quarterback led his team to beat Dan Marino in his only Super Bowl appearance?
Answer: Joe Montana
  From Quiz: Team Dolphin
18 What Dolphin season was the NFLs third perfect season?
Answer: 1972

The Dolphins won all 14 regular season games then went on to win the Divisional Playoffs, AFC Championship and Super Bowl VII. The 1934 Bears went 13-0, and the 1942 Bears went 11-0.
  From Quiz: All About the Dolphins [2]
19 Capping off the undefeated Dolphins 1972 season, what was the outcome of Super Bowl VII?
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.
  From Quiz: All About the Dolphins [1]
20 From 1966-1970, Which AFL squad defeated the Dolphins eight straight times between 1966-1970?
Answer: New York Jets

From September 9, 1966, until December 14, 1969, the Jets beat the 'Fins eight straight times. Miami finally broke through with their first win against New York on October 10, 1970, 20-6.
    Your options: [ San Diego Chargers ] [ Buffalo Bills ] [ New York Jets ] [ Kansas City Chiefs ]
  From Quiz: Miami Dolphins History [1]
21 The Dolphins drafted cornerback Sam Madison from what college in the second round in 1997?
Answer: Louisville

Madison set the Louisville career interceptions record with 16.
  From Quiz: Can't Squish the Fish
22 Larry Csonka and Jim Kiick were nicknamed as two characters from a popular movie at the time. Who were they?
Answer: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Csonka and Kiick posed for the cover of their book 'Always on the Run' dressed in Old West attire.
  From Quiz: Their Undefeated Season 1972
23 Who did they play in their first ever game?
Answer: Oakland Raiders

Yes, it is hard to believe they lost! The final score of the game was 23-14.
  From Quiz: Miami Dolphins Firsts
24 This star died in a car crash in Texas, one year after joining the Dolphins.
Answer: David Overstreet

David was the Dolphins first pick in 1981, but joined the CFL until 1983.
    Your options: [ David Overstreet ] [ Larry Gordon ] [ Rusty Chambers ] [ Ernie Rhone ]
  From Quiz: Dolphin History
25 Who is the only 1,000 yard rusher Dan Marino ever had on his team?
Answer: Lamar Thomas
  From Quiz: Team Dolphin
26 Dolphins quarterback David Wooley was replaced in the third game of the 1983 season by which rookie quarterback?
Answer: Dan Marino

Dan Marino won the AFC passing title that year as well as the NFL Rookie of the Year Award.
    Your options: [ Don Strock ] [ Scott Mitchell ] [ Bob Griese ] [ Dan Marino ]
  From Quiz: All About the Dolphins [2]
27 Who did the Dolphins defeat in Super Bowl VIII?
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.
  From Quiz: All About the Dolphins [1]
28 How many wins did Don Shula have as the Dolphins coach upon his retirement after the 1995 season?
Answer: 274

Don Shula captured 274 of his NFL leading 347 wins as Miami's head coach from 1970-1995. He won 73 games as coach of the Baltimore Colts from 1963-1969.
  From Quiz: Miami Dolphins History [2]
29 Throughout the decade of the 1970s, this AFC East team did not win a single game versus the 'Fins. Who was this tough luck squad?
Answer: Buffalo Bills

The Bills lost to Miami 20 straight times. In the first game of the '80 season, Buffalo finally got off the schneid and beat the Dolphins, 17-7. It was their first win versus the 'Fins since a 28-3 victory on November 16, 1969.
  From Quiz: Miami Dolphins History [1]
30 Sam Madison and one of his teammates had eight interceptions each in 1998. Who was the teammate?
Answer: Terrell Buckley

Buckley attended Florida State and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 1992.
  From Quiz: Can't Squish the Fish
31 The Dolphins closest margin of victory in 1972 was by one point to which AFC eastern rival?
Answer: Buffalo Bills

The victory also marked a 100 yard plus performance by both Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris in the Dolphins 24-23 Victory in the Orange Bowl.
    Your options: [ Buffalo Bills ] [ New York Jets ] [ Baltimore Colts ] [ New England Patriots ]
  From Quiz: Their Undefeated Season 1972
32 Who did they play to get their first win?
Answer: Denver Broncos

Now thats more like it! They beat the Broncos 24-7 on October 16, 1966.
  From Quiz: Miami Dolphins Firsts
33 What round did the Dolphins draft Mark Clayton in 1983?
Answer: 8th

Mark could jump the over the length of a ping pong table.
  From Quiz: Dolphin History
34 How many touchdowns did Dan Marino throw to set the all time touchdowns in a season record?
Answer: 48

Marino the highest and the second highest at 44, Kurt Warner only had 41.
  From Quiz: Team Dolphin
35 What is the name of the 1980-1987 Dolphins center that was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 1998?
Answer: Dwight Stephenson

A center out of Alabama, Dwight played hs entire eight-year career with the Dolphins. He was selected All-Pro and Pro-Bowl five times. He was the Walter Payton Man of the Year in 1985.
  From Quiz: All About the Dolphins [2]
36 Who was the head coach of the Dolphins 1970-1995?
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.
  From Quiz: All About the Dolphins [1]
37 Which AFC East team lost 18 consecutive games in the Orange Bowl to the Dolphins until finally winning one in 1986?
Answer: Patriots

From 1966 until the AFC Championship Game at the end of the 1985 season, the Fins enjoyed an 18-game winning streak over the New England Patriots in the Orange Bowl. As everyone anticipated a rematch of the classic Monday Night match-up between the Dolphins and the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XX, the Patriots had other plans. New England forced Miami into committing six turnovers and beat them, 31-14, to advance to the big game where they were thoroughly dominated by the Bears' defense. Although the Patriots did beat Miami once during that 18-season stretch, that game took place in Tampa Stadium while they were still the Boston Patriots in 1969.
  From Quiz: Miami Dolphins History [2]
38 In Super Bowl VII, who was the Redskin player that ran back a Garo Yepremian 'Pass' for Washington's only score?
Answer: Mike Bass
  From Quiz: Their Undefeated Season 1972
39 What year was their first winning season?
Answer: 1970
  From Quiz: Miami Dolphins Firsts
40 He was the last Dolphin to finish second in conference rushing.
Answer: Andra Franklin

He didn't even gain 800 yards in doing so, it was a strike shortened season.
    Your options: [ Andra Franklin ] [ Karim Abdul Jabbar ] [ Delvin Williams ] [ Larry Csonka ]
  From Quiz: Dolphin History
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