Now, he is voicing his upset, accusing the league of not doing enough to protect former players and seemingly sweeping the issue under the rug, 'waiting for us to die'. [44], In Week 12, the Dolphins traveled to Schaefer Stadium for their second matchup of the season against the Patriots. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for MIAMI DOLPHINS - 50th ANNIVERSARY Of 1972 PERFECT SEASON COMMEMORATIVE TICKET at the best online prices at eBay! Csonka was born in Ohio and spent his entire college and pro career either in Miami or New York, but he had the itch to move to Alaska in retirement and lives there today. He is best known for backing up Larry Csonka and returning kicks for the Miami Dolphins' back to back Super Bowl champions in the 1972 and 1973 seasons. [28] In the third quarter, Morrall's second touchdown pass increased the lead to 243. Later in the first quarter, New York's Rocky Thompson fumbled during a kickoff return, with the ball recovered by Miami running back Charles Leigh. Fans in the Miami area could not view the team's home games on television, as 1972 was the final year in which all NFL home games were blacked out on local television even if the stadium had sold out. Two other members of the team defensive back Tim Foley and running back Hubert Ginn have also suffered from cognitive impairment, according to teammates. How the 1972 Dolphins inspire toasts, boasts across borders In three seasons (28 games, 20 starts) with Miami, he caught 57 passes for 858 yards (15.1 average) and eight touchdowns. He was third on the team in rushing but also finished second with 21 receptions. On Miami's ensuing drive, a 22-yard pass from wide receiver Marlin Briscoe to Jim Mandich set up another 51-yard Yepremian field goal. The former footballer said he wants to use his high profile to help prevent younger footballers from suffering the same fate. One publication even named him as the most outstanding blocker in the entire league, and Don Shula praised Little for not only his play but his influence on younger teammates. $19.99. [48], In the final week of the regular season, the Dolphins returned home for their second matchup against the Colts. The Washington NFL franchise had the final shot at stopping the 1972 Miami Dolphins from completing the league's only Perfect Season but came up short with a 14-7 loss in Super Bowl VII. There might have been better, or even more memorable, teams than those Dolphins, but nobody can argue with 14-0 in the regular season and 3-0 in the postseason. Scott has remained out of the public eye for the most part since hanging up the cleats following the 1978 season. The undefeated season of 17-0(including playoffs) You got some footage from a MNF game included here along with the NFL Films coverage. Free shipping for many products! When the 69-year-old Kolen was asked if he believed football was the cause, he said: 'I think that's about the only way I'd have cognitive issues.'. 2022 record: 9-8 (2nd in AFC East) Home Roster Statistics Schedule Draft Splits Transactions Injuries History.