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Quiz about Their Undefeated Season 1972
Quiz about Their Undefeated Season 1972

Their Undefeated Season 1972 Trivia Quiz


Facts about the Miami Dolphins undefeated 1972 season.

A multiple-choice quiz by toyolady. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
toyolady
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
70,004
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1585
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 72 (6/10), Guest 73 (7/10), Guest 67 (4/10).
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Scroll down to the bottom for the answer key.
1. Who was the player that broke Bob Griese's leg, sidelining him for the remainder of the regular season? Hint

Merlin Olson
Deacon Jones
Conrad Dobler
Dick Butkus

2. Bill Arnsparger's famous '53' defense was primarily built around which linebacker? Hint

Bob Matheson
Nick Buoniconti
John Offerdahl
Mike Kolen

3. Larry Csonka and Jim Kiick were nicknamed as two characters from a popular movie at the time. Who were they? Hint

Redford and Newman
Starsky and Hutch
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Rowen and Martin

4. The Dolphins closest margin of victory in 1972 was by one point to which AFC eastern rival? Hint

Baltimore Colts
New England Patriots
New York Jets
Buffalo Bills

5. In Super Bowl VII, who was the Redskin player that ran back a Garo Yepremian 'Pass' for Washington's only score? Hint

Mike Bass
Tyronne Johnson
Darrell Green
Sam Maddenly

6. What was the nick-name of the Dolphins defensive unit? Hint

Gangereen
Killer B's
No Name Defense
The Hogs

7. Who was MVP of Super Bowl V11? Hint

Bob Griese
Nick Buoniconti
Larry Csonka
Jake Scott

8. What coaching milestone did Don Shula achieve in the week 9 game against the New England Patriots? Hint

100 victories in 10 years coaching
50 victories in 5 years coaching
100 victories in 12 years coaching
200 victories in 20 years coaching

9. Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris were the first team mates to accomplish this feat. Hint

To go to the Pro Bowl at the same position
Gain 1000 yards each in the same year
Average more than 3.5 yards per carry
Average more than 100 total all purpose yards per game

10. What player caught a 28 yard touch down pass from Bob Griese in Super Bowl V11? Hint

Jim Kiick
Paul Warfield
Howard Twilley
Jim Mandich


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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. In Super Bowl VII, who was the Redskin player that ran back a Garo Yepremian 'Pass' for Washington's only score?

Answer: Mike Bass

6. What was the nick-name of the Dolphins defensive unit?

Answer: No Name Defense

Without any stand-out players and made up primarily of other teams cast offs, the No Name defense was considered the most inpenetrable ever in the game.
7. Who was MVP of Super Bowl V11?

Answer: Jake Scott

His two interceptions led a smothering defensive effort by the No Names.
8. What coaching milestone did Don Shula achieve in the week 9 game against the New England Patriots?

Answer: 100 victories in 10 years coaching

Shula became the first to reach the 100 victory mark with the least amount of coaching tenure.
9. Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris were the first team mates to accomplish this feat.

Answer: Gain 1000 yards each in the same year

Zonk and Merc were the first players on the same team to rush for more than 1000 yards each in the same year.
10. What player caught a 28 yard touch down pass from Bob Griese in Super Bowl V11?

Answer: Howard Twilley

Howard's TD pass gave the Dolphins their first score of the game and a 7-0 first quarter lead.
Source: Author toyolady

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