Did You Know or Should You Care

by fansince70 on Mar 6, 2011 10:42 AM EST

Bored? Maybe this will entertain you for 5 minutes or so. How much do you know about your team?

The player who caught the most TD passes from Bob Greise was Nat Moore. He caught 33.

Don Shula was drafted as a defensive back by the Browns in 1951.

Through 2010 the Dolphins have scored just 2 overtime TD's. 1986 Dan Marino to Mark Duper and 2007 Cleo Lemon to Greg Camarillo.

The famous Hook and Lateral play in 1981 was a pass from Don Strock to Duriel Haris and a pitch to Tony Nathan for the TD.

The Dolphin Cheerleaders were founded in 1978 and known as the Dolphin Starbrites sponsored by Starbrite car polish.

The only two players to play in the World Football League and make it to the Hall of Fame are Csonka and Warfield.

The 2010 Dolphins are one of only five teams to never have drafted a Heisman winner.

When the Dolphins held their 1st training camp in 1966, it was in a facility next to Sea World.

The Dolphins were the ninth AFL franchise.

The Dolphins had the fewest 300 yard passing games in the AFL. Only 1.

The 1st AP Comeback Player of the Year award went to Earl Morrall in 1972. They were also the 1st team to have 2 players win the award, Csonka won it in 1979.

In the 1999 movie "Any Given Sunday" The scenes showing Dennis Quaide inside his home were actually filmed in Dan Marino's living room.

Don Strock led the nation in total passing and total offense in the 1972 college football season.

In 1982 David Woodley had a TD running, passing and receiving.

Don Strock's 1st head coaching job was with the Miami Hooters in the Arena Football League.

The Dolphins were the 1st NFL team to lose a game outside the US in 2007 against the Giants in London. In that game Cleo Lemon threw the 1st TD pass outside the US and Ted Ginn caught the 1st TD pass.

in 1977 Bob Greise was the 1st QB to wear glasses in a game.

David Woodley had the distinction of succeeding 2 Hall of Fame QB's, Bob Greise and Terry Bradshaw.

In 1965 a contest was held to name the new team. the finalists were Dolphins, Marauders, Mustangs,Mariners, Missiles, Moons, Sharks and Suns.

When Miami hired Don Shula away from the Colts, it cost them a 1970 1st round draft pick as a violation of the tampering rules.

Dan Marino was drafted by the Kansas City royals in 1979.

Dan Marino was the 1st rookie QB to start the Pro bowl.

Dan Marino last playoff win was against the Seahawks in 2000 playoffs, it was also his first playoff win on the road.

The official Dolphin team colors are Aqua, Coral, White and Navy.

Dan Marino was the 1st overall selection by the USFL in 1983. Selected by the Los Angeles Express.

Well I hope you enjoyed cramming your head with more useless info.

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I love this kind of stuff. Thanks man.

by Bender13 on Mar 6, 2011 10:53 AM EST reply actions

Things that make you go .... Hhhmmmm

by RoyalSun on Mar 6, 2011 1:15 PM EST reply actions

Good stuff, Fan!

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by Tunaflipper on Mar 6, 2011 2:06 PM EST reply actions

Nice, rec'd

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by Neo on Mar 6, 2011 3:56 PM EST reply actions

Yep.

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by texascowpunk on Mar 6, 2011 4:21 PM EST reply actions

Next to Sea Wold... HAHAHA

by Goobs4Life on Mar 6, 2011 5:19 PM EST reply actions

Lol I didn’t even think about that

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by 54 on Mar 7, 2011 12:21 AM EST up reply actions

Rec'd

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by PotM on Mar 6, 2011 5:40 PM EST reply actions

I question this fact!

When the Dolphins held their 1st training camp in 1966, it was in a facility next to Sea World.

For one the first Phins training camp in 1966 was held at St. Petersburg Beach and second the Sea World in Orlando was not opened until 1973.

by texascowpunk on Mar 7, 2011 12:47 AM EST reply actions

I think it was probably

"Never let the competition know what your thinking"
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by fansince70 on Mar 7, 2011 12:54 AM EST up reply actions

The Seaquarium which is or was in Miami and the home of Flipper I believe

"Never let the competition know what your thinking"
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by fansince70 on Mar 7, 2011 12:55 AM EST reply actions

I thought maybe that was the answer as well but the Seaquarium is on Verginia Key in Miami.

I actually grew up going to the Seaquarium. The only other possibility is there was a place like a restaurant or some other little touristy type thing called Sea World in St. Pete at the time. I actually tried to search for it but there is no record of it.

by texascowpunk on Mar 7, 2011 12:59 AM EST up reply actions

Oh and I guess I can not spell Virginia.

by texascowpunk on Mar 7, 2011 1:16 AM EST up reply actions

I also used to go to the seaquarium growing up

It was fun growing up in Florida.

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by Strange on Mar 7, 2011 2:32 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah Miami has changed so much since I was a kid and not for the better IMO.

by texascowpunk on Mar 8, 2011 8:37 PM EST up reply actions

The Dolphins were the 1st NFL team to lose a game outside the US in 2007 against the Giants in London. In that game Cleo Lemon threw the 1st TD pass outside the US and Ted Ginn caught the 1st TD pass.

We were the second team to lose a game outside the US. The Cardinals beat the 49ers 31-14 in Mexico on October 2, 2005. Interesting read though :)

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by BamaPhinzFan on Mar 7, 2011 1:04 AM EST reply actions

You are wrong about this...

" When Miami hired Don Shula away from the Colts, it cost them a 1970 1st round draft pick as a violation of the tampering rules."

No, it was the 1971 first round pick…the 1970 first round pick went to the Brown in the Paul Warfield trade (which the Browns used to select Mike Phipps, who, BTW, nearly beat the Fins in the first round of the 1972 playoffs…he was at or around the Fins 20 yard line when he threw and interception to Doug Swift…I was in the middle of a street corner in NYC listening on the radio when it happened…)

Another interesting fact (I think, but not 100% sure it’s true)…in the NFL Network series “America’s Game” on the 72 Fins, there is a little old lady somewhere in the stands during a game who says, “Give it to Csonka.” I believe this little old lady is the same little old lady who won the “Name the Team” contest…she was one of hundreds or thousands who chose the name “Dolphins” and was picked out of all those who chose that name to win the season tickets for life prize.

Anyway, that “gave up a number 1 draft choice to the Colts for tampering in 1970” is a common misconception, but it was the 1971 first rounder, believe me…

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by lifeimitatesfootball on Mar 7, 2011 9:57 AM EST reply actions

"I believe this little old lady is the same little old lady who won the "Name the Team" contest…"

“she was one of hundreds or thousands who chose the name "Dolphins" and was picked out of all those who chose that name to win the season tickets for life prize.”

Sounds like a shady way to save money…. award the oldest person you can find with the “for life” prize ;)

by Strange on Mar 7, 2011 2:34 PM EST up reply actions