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Don Shula named Bill Arnsparger as the first addition to his coaching staff. Arnsparger was an assistant to Shula with the Baltimore Colts and was hired as defensive line coach for the Dolphins, February 25, 1970. (John Pineda/Miami Herald)

April 13:

NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle orders Dolphins to forfeit their first-round draft pick to Baltimore as compensation for tampering in their hiring of Don Shula.

December 20:

Dolphins extend winning streak to six and clinch the franchise’s first playoff berth with a 45-7 win against Buffalo at the Orange Bowl.

December 27:

The Oakland Raiders beat the Dolphins, 21-14, in Miami’s first playoff game.