Now, 40 years after sports history was made, acclaimed sports writer mike freeman celebrates the dolphins singular achievement in undefeated. Eddie frasier right receives the miami dolphins coach of the year award after leading dillard to an undefeated regular season in 2019. Writer mike freeman explores the undefeated season of the florida team in his book. You wont find it in the nfl record and fact book but there was another team that like the 1972 miami dolphins, experienced a perfect season, undefeated and. The miami dolphins are a professional american football team based in the miami metropolitan. In preparation for the anniversary of the miami dolphins legendary 1972 season, a veteran sports writer explores the only perfect season. The undefeated campaign was led by coach don shula and notable players.
The 1972 miami dolphins, under the expert leadership of legendary coach don shula, remain to this day the only team in the national football league ever to enjoy a perfect season with no defeats and no ties. Now, 45 years after the dolphins noname defense ran through the 1972 season undefeated, kolen and his. Commemorate the 30th anniversary of this historic feat with this limited edition of 1972 leather bound 144 page book. While it was apparent that the author did plenty of research at. The undefeated campaign was led by coach don shula and notable players bob griese, earl morrall, and larry csonka. Aug 24, 2016 the 1972 miami dolphins football team remains the only team in nfl history to have an undefeated season and secure a super bowl victory.
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