Miami Dolphins: Fun Facts, History, and Resources For Gameday
Fun Facts about Miami Dolphins
Who is the head coach for the Miami Dolphins?
Tony Sparano
Who is the defensive coach for the Miami Dolphins?
Mike Nolan
Who is the special teams coach for the Miami Dolphins?
John Bonamego
Who owns the Miami Dolphins?
Stephen Ross (majority owner)
How many Super Bowls have the Miami Dolphins won?
Two:
1972 (VII)
1973 (VIII)
Who is the mascot for the Miami Dolphins?
T.D.; a real dolphin
What are the Miami Dolphins team colors?
Coral (orange), Navy Blue, White, Aqua
Who designed the Miami Dolphins logo?
Unknown; the logo is a picture of an aqua-colored dolphin with an orange sunburst behind
Fun Facts about Miami Dolphins stadium
What is the Miami Dolphins stadium called?
Sun Life Stadium
How many seats are in Miami Dolphins stadium?
75,192
What is the address of Miami Dolphins stadium?
2267 NW 199th Street
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
When was Miami Dolphins stadium built?
1985-1987
History of the Miami Dolphins
Where did Miami Dolphins get their name and why are they called it?
Out of 19,843 entries to the team naming contest, 622 entrants believed the team should be called the Dolphins.
What players from the Miami Dolphins are in the Football Hall Of Fame?
1983 (Year of Induction)
Paul Warfield
1987
Larry Csonka
Jim Langer
1990
Bob Griese
1993
Larry Little
1997
Don Shula
1998
Dwight Stephenson
2001
Nick Buoniconti
2005
Dan Marino
What numbers have been retired by Miami Dolphins?
12 Bob Griese
13 Dan Marino
39 Larry Csonka
Top 5 Players of all time for the Miami Dolphins
1. . Dwight Stephenson – Center
Stephenson was a five-time Pro-Bowl participant and a four-time First-Team All-Pro member. He was a career-long Miami Dolphin, and played for the team from 1980 until 1987. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998, after being a finalist in 1993, 1995, 1996 and 1997.
Career Stats:
114 Games Played
87 Games Started
2. Don Shula – Cornerback
Don Shula was a cornerback who became a football coach later in his career. He holds the current NFL record for most NFL career wins as a coach at 347. As a coach, he was a two-time Super Bowl champion, a five-time AFC Championship winner, a one-time NFL Championship winner, an eleven-time division title winner, the most regular season wins and the four-time NFL coach of the year.
Career Stats:
73 Games Played
21 Interceptions Made
4 Fumble Recoveries
3. Larry Little – Offensive Guard
Larry Little is a Hall of Fame inductee who played first for Bethune-Cookman College and then for the San Diego Chargers in 1968. In 1969 he was traded for the Miami Dolphins. He remained with the team until 1980, during which time he was a five-time Prop Bowler. He was also selected for the AFL all-Star team in 1969 and was on the NFL 1970s All-Decade Team.
Career Stats:
183 Games
157 Game Starts
6 Fumble Recoveries
4. Nick Buoniconti – Middle Linebacker
Nick Buoniconti is a Hall of Fame linebacker who spent the latter half of his career with the Miami Dolphins. During his career, he was a six-time AFL All-Star, a two-time Pro Bowler, a member of the AFL All-Time Team and part of the Dolphins Silver Anniversary Team.
Career Stats:
183 Games Played
89 Games Started
32 Interceptions
6 Fumble Recoveries
5. Dan Marino – Quarterback
Dan Marino was a quarterback for the Miami Dolphins for his entire career from 1983 until 1999. He is known as one of the best quarterbacks in the history of the game of football. He was a nine-time Pro Bowler, a three-time First-Team All-Pro selection, a five-time Second-Team All-Pro selection and the NFL Most Valuable Player in 1984.
8,358 Attempted Passes
4,967 Completed Passes
61,631 Yards Passed
420 Touchdown Passes
147-93-0 Record
242 Games Played
240 Games Started
Game Day and Travel Information
3 hotels around the stadium
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale – Miramar
10990 Marks Way
Miramar, FL 33025
(954) 430-5590
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml;jsessionid=TXAUPFEVCVBIKCSGBIXM22Q?ctyhocn=FLLMMHX
El Palacio Resort
21485 NW 27th Avenue
Miami, FL 33056
(305) 621-5801
http://www.miamielpalaciosportshotel.com/
Sofitel Luxury Hotels
4802 Washington Street
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 989-8472
http://www.sofitel.com/gb/home/index.shtml
Restaurants Near Dolphins Stadium
Jerry and Joe’s Pizza
7990 Riviera Blvd
Miramar, FL 33023
(954) 964-1064
http://www.jerryandjoes.com/
Studz Poker Club
21001 NW 27th Avenue
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 474-5700
http://www.calderracecourse.com/poker
Antonio’s PIzzeria
6880 Miramar Pkwy
Miramar, FL 33023
(954) 966-3332
http://www.antoniosmiramar.com/
Tailgating Rules
- Occupy only ONE parking space per vehicle. Please do not save spaces for others.
- Tailgate directly behind your vehicle using the designated 8’x10’ space outlined on the ground.
- Do not block the fire lane with tents or other items; the lane is needed for emergency response vehicles. Miami-Dade Police Officers will patrol these areas to ensure compliance.
- No box trucks, trailers, grills in-tow or any catering service from an outside source may be brought in.
- No kegs are allowed on the property. Anyone dispensing beer from a keg will be asked to leave and the keg will be confiscated.
- No golf carts or motorized scooters of any kind permitted.
- No generators, home speakers, banners and/or DJ’s may be used.
- Please keep music volume low and do not play music with inappropriate language.
- Barbeque grills are allowed, open-flame fires are not permitted.
- Extinguish hot coals with water before leaving the area.
- Do NOT dispose of charcoal briquettes on the ground. After they are cold, place them in a plastic bag and deposit them in a trash bin.
- Clean up your area before entering the stadium to watch the game so it’s safe for you and others.
Items Allowed in the Stadium
- Footballs
- Binoculars and binocular cases. Cases must not exceed 14 in. x 14 in. x 8 in. in size.
- Cameras and camera cases. Personal cameras and hand-held video cameras with lenses under 8′ are permitted. Camera cases must not exceed 14 in. x 14 in. x 8 in. in size.
- Beverages – one (1) 16 oz. unopened plastic bottle of water per person is permitted. Bottle must not be frozen. NO OTHER BEVERAGES PERMITTED.
- Bags – Soft-sided bags are allowed but cannot exceed 14 in. x 14 in. x 8 in. in size.
- Stadium Merchandise – Stadium merchandise is permitted in soft-sided bags not exceeding 14 in. x 14 in. x 8 in. in size.
- Football helmets are allowed.
Resources about the Miami Dolphins
Sun Life Stadium
website
Miami Dolphins Official Website
website
ESPN Miami Dolphins
website
NFL.com Miami Dolphins
website
Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins
website
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