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“We wanted to get back to the Super Bowl and redeem ourselves, and that was what we were committed to the entire season. We were so thoroughly motivated to winning and getting back to the Super Bowl. We weren’t really thinking of an unbeaten season. That was just the icing on the cake.”

Receiver Paul Warfield, 1983

Playing on the 1972 Dolphins was like, “being a part of history. The magnitude of that achievement has to be one of the most important events in sports history. Being a part of the undefeated season is something very, very dear to me.”

Linebacker Nick Buoniconti, 1983

“The entire excitement ... the team, the city, the confidence that we could do it and do it as one was so gratifying. It was unforgettable, and I think the memory will live forever in Miami.”

Defensive tackle Manny Fernandez, 1983

“It was Coach Shula’s emphasis to win, but to win one game at a time. He never let us become complacent. Even after the perfect season, he was gearing us toward another Super Bowl.”

Cornerback Tim Foley, 1983

“As a team we were very close. We never gave up on each other and had the confidence in each other week in and week out.”

Safety Dick Anderson, 1983

DOLPHIN TRIVIA:

Name the starting offensive line during the Dolphins’ perfect season.

Center Jim Langer, guards Larry Little and Bob Kuechenberg, tackles Norm Evans and Doug Crusan.