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Quiz about Miami Dolphins History 1
Quiz about Miami Dolphins History 1

Miami Dolphins History [1] Trivia Quiz


Whether they go undefeated or winless every year, the Miami Dolphins will always be my team. True Dol-fans, let's see how well you know their history. Enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by jbug1262. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
jbug1262
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
240,129
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
843
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Question 1 of 10
1. 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? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. 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? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. From 1966-1970, Which AFL squad defeated the Dolphins eight straight times between 1966-1970? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. 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? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Miami's first ever Monday night win came on ABC's "Monday Night Football" during the show's inaugural season in 1970?


Question 6 of 10
6. Who was the Dolphins' first head coach? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. During the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, the Dolphins won at least 2 division titles per decade?


Question 8 of 10
8. During the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, who was the only NFC team to have had a winning record against the Miami Dolphins? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Miami never appeared in an AFC Championship game throughout the 1990s?


Question 10 of 10
10. During the 1972 and 1973 seasons, Miami shut out this team four consecutive times. Who was this offensively-challenged team? Hint



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1. 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).
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Miami's first ever Monday night win came on ABC's "Monday Night Football" during the show's inaugural season in 1970?

Answer: True

On November 30, 1970, the 'Fins defeated the Falcons, 20-7, to get their first ever win on "Monday Night Football". In fact, Miami won its first seven appearances on the show.
6. Who was the Dolphins' first head coach?

Answer: George Wilson

George Wilson coached the Dolphins from 1966-1969. He had previously coached the Detroit Lions whom he led to the 1957 NFL Championship.
7. During the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, the Dolphins won at least 2 division titles per decade?

Answer: True

The 'Fins won 5 titles in the 70s (1971-1974, 1979); 4 in the 80s (1981, 1983-1985); and 2 in the 90s (1992 and 1994).
8. During the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, who was the only NFC team to have had a winning record against the Miami Dolphins?

Answer: New York Giants

The New York Giants, at 3-1, were the only NFC team to have had a winning record over the Dolphins during that time.
9. Miami never appeared in an AFC Championship game throughout the 1990s?

Answer: False

The Dolphins appeared in only one AFC Championship game during that decade. It was in 1992 against the Buffalo Bills who beat them at Joe Robbie Stadium, 29-10.
10. During the 1972 and 1973 seasons, Miami shut out this team four consecutive times. Who was this offensively-challenged team?

Answer: Baltimore Colts

Miami shutout the Colts on January 2, 1972, in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs, 21-0. Then, during the 1972 season, Miami continued to stymie the Colts' offense beating them 23-0 on October 29, 1972, and 16-0 on December 16, 1972. In 1973, the Dolphins crushed Baltimore 44-0 on November 11, 1973. Finally, on December 9, 1973, the Colts not only scored, but beat the 'Fins for the first time in two years, 16-3.
Source: Author jbug1262

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