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1976

1977

August 24:

Dolphins trade two lynchpins of their championship teams, dealing Mercury Morris to San Diego for a third-round draft pick and sending Jake Scott and a fourth-round pick to Washington for safety Bryant Salter.

December 11:

Dolphins lose, 29-7, at Minnesota to cap a 6-8 season, their worst to date under Shula. Bob Griese has a disappointing season (11 touchdowns, 12 interceptions and a 78.9 rating).

September 11:

Bob Griese, forced to wear glasses because of problems with contact lenses, passes for two touchdowns in a 27-21 preseason win at the Giants, thus becoming the first quarterback to wear glasses in an NFL game, according to the Dolphins.

DOLPHIN TRIVIA:

Which two Dolphins started every game they were eligible to play?

Safety Jake Scott (95 games) and defensive tackle Bob Baumhower (81).