Sunday afternoon will be the last time the 2019 Miami Dolphins take the field this season. The contest against the Cincinnati Bengals is about as far removed from the 1972 Dolphins as this organization has ever been — with the exception being 2008 when the winless Dolphins stole an overtime win over the Baltimore Ravens to avoid going 0-16. These Dolphins have no postseason to prep for, no fearsome defense, no physical offense and no star power.
They are, in fact, the anti-thesis of the 1972 undefeated Dolphins. But those ’72 Dolphins were named as the greatest team in NFL history by the league earlier this season and will be in the house on Sunday, just like the 2019 bunch.
At halftime of Sunday’s game against the Bengals, the organization is planning to honor the 1972 Miami Dolphins for their accomplishments and for being named the NFL’s greatest team after 100 seasons of play. Those alumni in attendance will be honored with a golden football at half time according to the release from the Dolphins’ organization.
The 1972 Dolphins, who were led by Hall of Fame head coach Don Shula, are the only NFL team to finish a season undefeated as Super Bowl champions. It’s a fact that those tied to the season will always relish and never let you forget.
“It’s always special to be around the guys who came together to accomplish what no other team in the 100-year history of the NFL has ever done – the perfect season,” said Shula via the team’s announcement.
“It’s only fitting as the League closes out this milestone season that the 1972 Dolphins are officially recognized with an honor that we always knew was true – that they are the greatest team in NFL history.”
Perhaps some of the ’72 Dolphins’ winning ways will rub off on the 2019 team in their final home game of the season. We’ll find out in a few days.
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