Miami Dolphins All-Time Greats
The ten greatest to ever wear the aqua and orange, ranked, remembered, and worth collecting.
Founded in 1966, the Dolphins reached a dynasty fast, capping the only perfect season in NFL history in 1972 and winning back-to-back Super Bowls under Don Shula. These are the ten greatest ever to play in aqua, ranked.
- Conference
- AFC East
- Founded
- 1966
- Home fields
- Orange Bowl, Hard Rock Stadium (1987)
- Titles
- 2 Super Bowls (VII, VIII)
- Distinction
- Only perfect season in NFL history (1972, 17-0)
Perhaps the greatest pure passer in NFL history and the face of the franchise for 17 seasons. He set numerous passing records, including a then-record 48 touchdowns in 1984, and was the 1984 NFL MVP. A first-ballot Hall of Famer with his number 13 retired.
The bruising fullback who powered the back-to-back Super Bowl champions and the perfect 1972 season. He was named MVP of Super Bowl VIII after a punishing rushing performance. A Hall of Famer with his number 39 retired.
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An explosive and durable pass rusher who is the franchise's all-time sack leader. He won Defensive Player of the Year in 2006 and was famous for returning fumbles for touchdowns. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017.
The steady field general who quarterbacked the perfect 1972 team and two Super Bowl champions. He was a six-time Pro Bowler known for his intelligence and efficiency. A Hall of Famer with his number 12 retired.
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Considered by many the greatest center in NFL history despite a career shortened by injury. He earned five straight Pro Bowl selections and anchored the line protecting Dan Marino. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998.
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The undersized, instinctive tackling machine who was the emotional leader of the defense for over a decade. He earned seven Pro Bowl selections and piled up tackles year after year. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023.
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The brilliant on-field leader of the famed 'No-Name Defense' that powered the perfect season. He combined intelligence and toughness to direct two Super Bowl championship defenses. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001.
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A powerful pulling guard who paved the way for the dominant Dolphins running game of the 1970s. He earned five Pro Bowl selections and was a cornerstone of two championship teams. A Hall of Famer enshrined in 1993.
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An elegant deep threat whose mere presence opened up the entire Dolphins offense during the dynasty years. He was a constant Pro Bowl selection and one of the most graceful receivers ever. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1983.
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A ball-hawking safety and the MVP of Super Bowl VII, capping the only perfect season in NFL history. He intercepted two passes in that title game and anchored the secondary of the No-Name Defense. A member of the Dolphins Honor Roll.
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A durable, punishing interior lineman, Kuechenberg was a six-time Pro Bowler and a cornerstone of the championship offensive front. He anchored the line that powered the 1972 run.
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Half of the Marks Brothers with Dan Marino, Clayton once set a single-season franchise touchdown record and stretched defenses deep. He was a five-time Pro Bowler and a big-play staple.
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The franchise's legends together on a solid-wood 12x15 plaque - eight genuine licensed cards under an engraved nameplate, built and ready to hang in your fan cave.
Each plaque is built from genuine licensed cards; the exact card of each player may vary slightly from those pictured. Handmade in the USA · ships nationwide.