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1971

October 17:

Bob Griese sets an NFL record by throwing touchdowns on three consecutive passes in the first quarter of a 41-3 victory over New England at the Orange Bowl.

DOLPHIN TRIVIA:

Name the only Dolphin ever traded twice for draft choices.

John Stofa (for a No. 1 and 2 in 1967, and a No. 7 in 1971).

December 19:

Dolphins win their first AFC East title by defeating Green Bay, 27-6, in front of 74,215, the team’s largest crowd at the Orange Bowl to date. The Dolphins finish 10-3-1.

December 25:

In their first postseason victory, the Dolphins beat Kansas City, 27-24, in two overtimes to win the longest game in NFL history (82 minutes, 40 seconds) and advance to the AFC Championship.