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Miami Dolphins NFL Customized Locker Room 8 x 10 Photograph - Framed   Dolphins Tattoo Pak   Miami Dolphins Leather Varsity Jacket (with Team Logo on Left Chest and Sleeves) from G-III  
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 Mahogany Framed Football Jersey Display Case with Miami Dolphins Logo  Reebok NFL Equipment Miami Dolphins #29 Sam Madison White Replica Jersey Reebok NFL Equipment Miami Dolphins #99 Jason Taylor Aqua Replica Jersey  
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 Reebok NFL Equipment Miami Dolphins #84 Chris Chambers Orange Alternate Replica Jersey Reebok NFL Equipment Miami Dolphins #23 Patrick Surtain Orange Alternate Replica Jersey    Lee Miami Dolphins Aqua Pass Rush Baseball Jersey
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 Miami Dolphins Jersey Bottle Holder - Set of 4  Dan Marino Miami Dolphins Autographed Throwback Teal Jersey Dan Marino Miami Dolphins Framed 8x10 Photograph with Piece of Game Used Jersey and Nameplate  
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Miami Dolphins - Team History
Miami Dolphins, professional football team and one of five teams in the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) of the National Football League (NFL). The Dolphins play at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida, and wear uniforms of aqua, orange, and white. The team is named for the dolphins that inhabit the coastal waters of Florida.

For most of their history, the Dolphins were coached by Don Shula, the winningest head coach in professional football history. His Dolphins teams posted losing records in only 2 of his 26 seasons with the club. In 1972 the Dolphins became the first and only NFL team to complete a 14-game regular season without a loss. Five future Hall of Fame members played for Miami during the 1970s, including running back Larry Csonka and quarterback Bob Griese. During the 1980s and 1990s quarterback Dan Marino became the most prolific passer in NFL history. He piloted the Dolphins to numerous playoff appearances and two Super Bowls, and he holds numerous NFL career passing records.

Miami joined the American Football League (AFL) when an expansion team franchise was awarded to lawyer Joseph Robbie and actor Danny Thomas in 1965. The Dolphins began play in 1966, and after four consecutive losing seasons, Don Shula replaced George Wilson as head coach. Miami joined the NFL in 1970 when the NFL and AFL completed their merger.

The Dolphins were a successful team during the early 1970s, capturing the AFC championship in 1971 behind quarterback Bob Griese and wide receiver Paul Warfield. The AFC Championship Game, in which the Dolphins defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, was the longest contest in NFL history (82 minutes 40 seconds). In the Super Bowl, however, Miami lost to the Dallas Cowboys 24-3.

In 1972 the Dolphins accomplished an amazing feat, becoming the first NFL team to finish a season undefeated. Miami went on to win two playoff games and then the Super Bowl, defeating the Washington Redskins 14-7. During this season, Griese and veteran quarterback Earl Morrall shared the passing duties, and running backs Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris became the first teammates to rush for more than 1,000 yards each. The offensive line included future Hall of Fame members Jim Langer and Larry Little. The 1972 Dolphins defensive unit, called the No-Name Defense because Miami’s impressive offense received much more publicity, was the league’s best that year. It was led by linebacker Nick Buoniconti, end Bill Stanfill, and safeties Dick Anderson and Jake Scott.

The Dolphins won 12 games during the 1973 season and repeated as Super Bowl champions, routing the Minnesota Vikings 24-7. Miami reached the playoffs the following season but lost in the first round to the Oakland Raiders. After the disappointing defeat, several players, including Csonka, Warfield, and running back Jim Kiick, joined the short-lived World Football League. The Dolphins managed to win ten games in 1975, aided by Griese’s consistency and the fine play of wide receiver Nat Moore.

Miami rebounded from a losing record in 1976 by winning ten or more games in four of the next five seasons. Shula built a solid defense around a new set of stars, including linebacker A. J. Duhe and linemen Bob Baumhower and Doug Betters. In the strike-shortened season of 1982, the Dolphins held five of their nine opponents to 14 or fewer points en route to their fourth Super Bowl appearance. They lost the title game to Washington 27-17.

During the third game of the 1983 season, Shula replaced quarterback David Woodley with rookie Dan Marino, who went on to win the AFC passing championship and rookie of the year award. During the mid-1980s Marino produced the most impressive set of passing statistics in NFL history, setting single-season records for most yards (5,084), touchdown passes (48), and completions (362) during the 1984 season. Seldom sacked by defenders, Marino was protected by an outstanding offensive line as he passed to receivers such as Mark Clayton and Mark Duper. In 1984 the Dolphins won their first 11 games on their way to another Super Bowl appearance. In the title game, however, Miami lost to the San Francisco 49ers 38-16.

Marino continued to quarterback the Dolphins throughout the 1990s, and under his leadership the team reached the playoffs several times. In 1995 Marino broke the career passing records formerly held by Fran Tarkenton for yards (48,841), touchdowns (352), and completions (3,913). Following the 1995 season Shula became an executive in the Dolphins’ front office. Jimmy Johnson, who had won a collegiate national championship at the University of Miami and two Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys, was named as Shula’s replacement. After the 1999 season, Johnson left the team and Marino retired.

1972 VI Lost to Dallas Cowboys, 24-3
1973 VII Defeated Washington Redskins, 14-7
1974 VIII Defeated Minnesota Vikings, 24-7
1983 XVII Lost to Washington Redskins, 27-17
1985 XIX Lost to San Francisco 49ers, 38-16

Dolphins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
<p><p>While the Dolphins continue to rotate three quarterbacks with the first unit in an effort to determine who will be the starter against the Jets in the season opener, the real question is just who will be catching their passes amongst a kiddy corps of receivers.</p> <p>Gone are two former Pro Bowl veteran receivers Chris Chambers and Marty Booker, Attempting to make their own marks are last year's overall ninth pick Ted Ginn Jr., underachieving third-year receiver Derek Hagan and young veteran Ernest Wilford, who the new regime snatched up in the first day of free agency last February because they crave his 6-4 size and dependable hands. Dolphins receivers caught a combined paltry seven touchdowns last season.</p> <p>Beyond those three are two hungry journeymen in Greg Camarillo and...


Dolphins need to stay clear of Brett Favre (Yahoo! Sports)
This was coming from the moment Brett Favre said he was done and wished he wasn't.He wasn't going to get away...


Goodell: NFL rookie pay scale 'ridiculous' (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12gd1gnvm/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-goodell-rookiepay&prov=ap&type=lgns"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080627/thumb.e634d9e992de496fb6d5ec7808f51e60.goodell_rookie_pay_nydd101.jpg" width="129" height="89" alt="NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks at Chautauqua Insititution in Chautauqua, N.Y., Friday, June 27, 2008. Goodell dismissed fears that the Buffalo Bills might one day relocate, and added he believes the franchise's future is more secure with the additional revenues it will generate from annual games in Toronto. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said it's "ridiculous" to reward untested rookies with lucrative contracts, and wants the issue addressed in contract talks. "There's something wrong about the system," Goodell said Friday. "The money should go to people who perform." Goodell referred to Michigan tackle Jake Long's five-year, $57.75 million contract -- with $30 million guaranteed.</p><br clear="all" />


10 years later, Williams looks forward (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12f6l90ro/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-williams-heisman&prov=ap&type=lgns"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080626/thumb.79a5d1f22bce4cb3ab188dd33f6dca24.heisman_williams_football_at102.jpg" width="82" height="130" alt="Ricky Williams, a collegiate football standout at the University of Texas and currently a player for the Miami Dolphins, is shown during an interview Thursday, June 26, 2008, in Austin, Texas. He returned to Austin for the annual meeting of the Heisman Winners Association, 10 years after he won the trophy. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Ricky Williams needed just 11 yards for the record book when he ran for 60, taking a handoff, bouncing off a defender and bolting to the end zone. For Texas fans, it seems like yesterday that Williams' long run against rival Texas A&M broke the NCAA career record for rushing yards, propelling him to the Heisman Trophy.</p><br clear="all" />


Shockey for Taylor deal unlikely (Yahoo! Sports)
Gary Myers of the New York Daily News noted there has been much scuttlebutt about the New York Giants should...


Marcus Vick arrested for DUI (PA SportsTicker)
Marcus Vick was arrested early Friday morning on charges of driving under the influence and eluding police.


Bengals need a split from Johnson (Yahoo! Sports)
The situation between Chad Johnson and the team has gotten to the point that a divorce is needed.


Browns' defense a step behind the offense (Yahoo! Sports)
Cleveland is lacking a few playmakers on defense if it expects the unit to truly complement the offense.


NFL rookies get taste of history at hall of fame (AP)
For a moment, Miami Dolphins tackle Jake Long looked like any other visitor at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He handed his cell phone to a teammate, stood next to the bronze bust of fellow former Michigan tackle Dan Dierdorf and smiled for a snapshot. Long, the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, and the rest of the NFL's rookies are touring the Hall of Fame this summer as part of a program aimed at...


Strahan in same company as White, Smith? (Yahoo! Sports)
The numbers don't measure up but a former end thinks Michael Strahan is in the top tier of DEs.


3 QBs compete for Miami's starting job (AP)
Three quarterbacks were the field at the Miami Dolphins training facility Friday, each vying for the starting gig. One was Josh McCown, who is on his fourth team since turning pro in 2002. For Dolphins fans and McCown, it seems awfully familiar. McCown, John Beck, and rookie Chad Henne are all aiming to become the latest in a string of starting quarterbacks for Miami since Dan Marino retired after...


Parcells wants Taylor back (PA SportsTicker)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (Ticker) - Bill Parcells appears to be making good on his promise.


Parcells wants Taylor on Dolphins' roster (AP)
For weeks, Bill Parcells has been hearing plenty about his feud with Jason Taylor. Parcells says it doesn't exist. Finally ending his silence about the much-ballyhooed topic, the Miami Dolphins' football operations czar not only said Thursday that he wants the six-time Pro Bowl defensive end on his team this fall, but also tried to eliminate the perception that he deliberately snubbed Taylor during...


Maybe relations between Taylor, Dolphins can be repaired (Yahoo! Sports)
Chalk up one more small reason why defensive end Jason Taylor's potential return to the Miami Dolphins this...


Dolphins cornerback Lehan suffers ugly leg injury (Yahoo! Sports)
All the noise left the Miami Dolphins ' ''organized team activity'' practice for several minutes Wednesday when...


Sparano wants Taylor back with Dolphins (PA SportsTicker)
Jason Taylor may end up finishing his career with the Miami Dolphins after all.


Sparano wants Jason Taylor with Dolphins (AP)
Jason Taylor has another reason to dance. Two weeks after announcing Taylor won't practice with the team through training camp, Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said Wednesday he told the six-time Pro Bowl defensive end that he and the organization want him back. "I wanted to make it clear to Jason that we as an organization want him back here, and that I was anxious to see him running around here with...


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