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Joe Robbie congratulates Don Shula, NFL Coach of the Year, 1971. (Miami Herald)

1972

January 2:

Dolphins beat Baltimore, 21-0, to capture their first AFC Championship in front of 78,629 at the Orange Bowl.

January 16:

Dallas rushes for 252 yards, outgains Miami, 352-185, and defeats the Dolphins, 24-3, in Super Bowl 6 at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans. That bitter loss is the constant motivation and reminder Don Shula uses throughout the following season to push his team toward its first Super Bowl win and the Perfect Season.

October 15:

Earl Morrall replaces quarterback Bob Griese (broken right leg, dislocated ankle) during a 24-10 victory over visiting San Diego, with Miami moving to 5-0.