The Fascinating Story Behind the Miami Dolphins

The Fascinating Story Behind the Miami Dolphins

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The team was named the "Dolphins" because of Miami's reputation as a major tourist destination and the fact that the dolphin is one of the few animals that can be found in both saltwater and freshwater environments.

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The team's colors, orange, green, and white, were chosen to match the colors of the University of Miami.

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The Dolphins are one of only two teams in NFL history to have a perfect season, going 17-0 in 1972.

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The team has made it to the Super Bowl a total of five times, winning twice (Super Bowl VII and Super Bowl VIII).

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The Dolphins have had a number of notable players over the years, including Hall of Famers Dan Marino, Bob Griese, and Larry Csonka.

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The team's logo, which features a dolphin with a sunburst behind it, was designed by a graphic artist in Philadelphia who won a contest to design the logo.

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The team has had a number of notable coaches, including Don Shula, who is the winningest coach in NFL history and led the Dolphins to their two Super Bowl victories.

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The Dolphins play their home games at Hard Rock Stadium, which is located in Miami Gardens, Florida and has a seating capacity of over 65,000.

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