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Their Undefeated Season 1972 Trivia Quiz

Facts about the Miami Dolphins undefeated 1972 season.

A multiple-choice quiz by toyolady. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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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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

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

Bob Matheson

Nick Buoniconti

John Offerdahl

Mike Kolen

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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

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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

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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

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

Gangereen

Killer B's

No Name Defense

The Hogs

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7. Who was MVP of Super Bowl V11? Hint

Bob Griese

Nick Buoniconti

Larry Csonka

Jake Scott

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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

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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

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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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