The Dolphins posted losing records only twice during his 26-year tenure.

During the final minutes of the game, in what was later known as "Garo's Gaffe", Miami attempted to cap off their 17-0 perfect season with a 17-0 perfect shutout on a 42-yard field goal by Garo Yepremian, but a blocked kick put the game and the season in jeopardy. Instead of falling on the loose ball, the Dolphins kicker attempted a forward pass, which was caught by Redskins' cornerback Mike Bass and returned 49 yards for a touchdown.

Dolphins safety Jake Scott recorded two interceptions for 63 return yards, including a 55-yard return from the end zone during the 4th quarter. He became the second defensive player to earn a Super Bowl MVP award.

Arnsparger's defenses were an important part of the Dolphins' success, and earned two nicknames over his tenure -- the "No-Name-Defense" in the 1970s and the "Killer B's" in the 1980s.

Morris finished his career (1969-1976) with a 5.1 yard per carry average, beating out Larry Csonka (4.3), Ronnie Brown (4.2), and Ricky Williams (4.1).

Grabowski, a running back from the University of Illinois, was taken as the first overall pick in the 1966 AFL draft by the expansion Miami Dolphins. Unfortunately for the Dolphins, he was also selected in the first round of the 1966 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers.

Abner Haynes had a big day in the opening game of the 1967 season, running for 151 yards on just 12 carries.

The closest game by final score was Miami's first game against the AFC East rival Buffalo Bills, a 24-23 Dolphins victory in the Miami Orange Bowl.

Marino helped the Dolphins become consistent postseason contenders, leading them to the playoffs ten times.

On March 11, 2015, the Miami Dolphins announced that they had signed Suh to a six-year, $114 million contract with $60 million guaranteed. The contract made him the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history, passing Houston Texans defensive end J. J. Watt.