Miami Dolphins Trivia III

MIAMI DOLPHINS TRIVIA III

21) During the 1972 season, how many snaps did offensive lineman Jim Langer have help on his blocking assignments?

A future Hall of Famer, Langer played every offensive down in the Dolphins' perfect 1972 season and only had help on three of 500 blocking assignments.

22) The Dolphins were charged with tampering after the acquisition of _______.

DAN MARINO DON SHULA RICKY WILLIAMS LARRY CSONKA

After the 1969 season, Joe Robbie, owner of the Miami Dolphins, signed Shula to a contract to become Miami's second head coach. As a result of Shula's signing, the team was charged with tampering by the NFL and forced to give their first-round pick to the Colts. The decision was controversial because negotiations were conducted before and after the official NFL/AFL merger. Had the negotiations been concluded before the merger, while the NFL and AFL were rivals, the anti-tampering rules would not have applied.

23) Who holds the franchise record for interceptions?

RESHAD JONES JAKE SCOTT DICK ANDERSON SAM MADISON

Scott recorded 35 interceptions in his six seasons as a Dolphin, and another 14 in his three years with the Redskins.

24) What team defeated the Dolphins in their first Super Bowl appearance?

49ERS REDSKINS VIKINGS COWBOYS

The team made its first Super Bowl appearance in Super Bowl VI, losing to the Dallas Cowboys, 24-3.

25) What coaching milestone did Don Shula reach in week 9 of the 1972 season?

50 WINS IN 5 YEARS 200 WINS IN 20 YEARS 100 WINS IN 10 YEARS 150 WINS IN 15 YEARS

On October 15, 1972, Shula became the first coach to reach the 100 victory mark in just 10 years of coaching.

26) Which player wore the number that would later be made famous by Dan Marino?

JAKE SCOTT NICK BUONICONTI EARL MORRALL BOB GRIESE

Free safety Jake Scott, who went to the five consecutive Pro Bowls from 1971 to 1975, wore number 13 throughout his career--a number which has since been retired in Marino's honor.