From what I understand, at the time this was going on a lot of people had little respect for this Dolphins team. Because they “were the AFL.” Now it sounds ridiculous but in the early 1970s a lot of the NFL community saw it that way.
Along with the 2007 Patriots, the 1934 and 1942 Bears had perfect 12-0 regular seasons but the 1934 team lost to the Giants and the 1942 team lost to Washington in the NFL title games respectively. If the 1972 Dolphins weren't the most talented team ever they surely were the most disciplined thanks to Shula.
1972 Miami Dolphins , The Greatest team ever assembled , As defending Conference Champions they went 17 - 0 , played 10 games with a backup QB and led the league in total points total offence , points against and defense yards , 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1973 team - 15 - 2, Ranked - 5 - 9 - 1 - 3 , This was their peak season 1972 in their incredible 5 year run , dropping 2 games in 1973 and 3 in 1974 and 1 in playoff before the team dissolved. . 2 - records unmatched by any Championship team in the HISTORY OF THE NFL .
People forget that the 1984 Niners came within a 3 point loss to the Steelers from having a perfect season one year before the 1985 Bears. Who knows how motivated the Dolphins might have been in Super Bowl 19?
@@EmbraceTheStruggle24 I agree with that, and we’ve seen some awesome football, but I believe the best teams I ever saw were the late 80s Niners, and the 85 Bears. The Brady Pats were pretty imposing too
They were the only unbeaten team, but I am not sure that they were the "best team in NFL history". In this era, defending conference champions, as the dolphins were that year, did not get a more difficult than average schedule for the next year as happens now. In fact, the dolphins did not play anyone in the regular season who made the playoffs. In the playoffs, the dolphins won the wild card game and then played the Steelers in the conference championship. Steeler QB Terry Bradshaw had the flu as I remember and was unable to play the entire game. The dolphins did beat a very good redskins team in the Super Bowl.
The diversity they over came with a back up QB and the fact they had to play at Pittsburgh for the AFC championship, even though they had the best record. Remember three years in a row the dolphins went to the superbowl.
The players drink a glass of champagne at the point in the year when the last undefeated team loses. So much for the attitude of "all records are made to be broken" and wishing good luck to the new guys. And the year the Patriots went undefeated to the Super Bowl, the ex-Dolphins acted like big babies until the last minute.
Most people think that the 1972 miami dolphins were a fluke, stop and think about this for a moment, the very next year they only lost 2 games, Raiders and colts. But remember they played those 2 teams twice that year, beating the colts 44-0, and by the way that was thier 4th consective shutout over the colts. They also beat the raiders 27-10 in the 1973 afc championship game. Now, when people claim (sports media) that the dolphins could not beat teams of today, ask yourself this question, what rules would the game be played under? Yesteryear or todays rules? Either way the dolphins would have the advantage. Just one mans opinion.
How could they lose with that offensive blocking. Anyone's grandmother could have rushed for 100 yards a game with those linemen. And the defense was lights out. Running game sets up the passing game. You don't lose very many football games with that. They were a threat to score from anywhere.
Just remember they only played 1 game during the regular season against a team with a winning record and that team was the 8 and 6 Giants.There division was awful like the Patriots had most of Tom Brady's career.
The Bears almost had a perfect season. They lost one game, and ironically I think the shadow cast by Don Shula was Ditka's undoing. I think Shula was in Ditka's head. The Dolphins were not as good as the Bears that year. If Ditka played Bears football, he beats the Dolphins. But he was too clever by half. Shula out coached him that night.
@@mactherealestateman I only say it because I’m a Chicagoan. I remember one of the first plays was a quick pass to the sideline WR, who took a step back to receive the pass at the snap. I said out loud, “what the hell is Ditka doing?” I had the impression he was afraid of Shula.
The 1948 Cleveland Browns were mentioned as undefeated and I know they won out why don't they get the recognition they deserve can you cover them and what happened to
They had an easy regular season schedule. Only 2 of their 14 games in the regular season were against teams with winning records. Both of those teams were 8-6. The other teams that they played had a.500 or below record.
Are you aware the were the defending American conf champions , They play the schedule set out by the NFL, The colts were in 2 Super Bowls in the first 5 yrs , The Chiefs were in 2 the first 5 yrs , The vikings were in one , The Jets were in one , You have no valid argument .
@@mr.majestic3851 I understand that the NFL determines the schedule. My point is that the Dolphins did not have a difficult regular season schedule. 1972 the Colts were 5-9, the Chiefs were 8-6, the Vikings were 7-7 and the Jets were 7-7.
How embarrassing the '07 Patriots and the '15 Kentucky Wildcats couldn't finish the job. Speaking of the later, did you know since Indiana in 1976 ran the table, no men's D1 b-ball team that has entered the tournament with zero or one loss has been able to win the big gold trophy.
just because they went 17-0 in 1972 doesnt mean they were the greatest team in nfl history....where they were and what they accomplished, the 1974-1976 steelers teams were the greatest in nfl history...3 straight afc chapionship appearances, 2 SB victories, 39-8-1...record....dolphins barely beat the redskins (14-7) steelers (21-17) and browns (20-14) in their playoff run...
This season is why I take joy when the Dolphins lose. Their fanbase is so insufferable about this 50 year old achievment. It's great but calm the hell down😂
They WON EVERY GAME!!! Had the number 1 offense and defense... Did most of it with a back up QB, won their 1st playoff game AT Pittsburgh... IT'S DON FREAKING SHULA... And in the end the only team to this day over 40 years later, the only one that's ever been PERFECT... So please show some respect to the greatest team of all time.
@@FootballLoreOfficial just look at the team the beat in the super bowl. The redskins were like dinosaurs and the dolphins could only put up 14 points on them. Even if you watch that game, it was boring as all hell. Most of the NFL that season was in the same condition, tired and uninspired. There supposedly one game during that season that the dolphins got away with a victory when they should have lost.
@@FootballLoreOfficial I was talking another redskins, at that point in time they were a bunch of old athletes. Do your research son. Those dolphins wouldn't beat anybody outside of that season. That season. You had quarterbacks like Sonny jurgensem, billy kilmer. Those athletes would never survive in any other era. So the dolphins had a smaller beer belly 🤣😂😅
"do ur research" - THE REDSKINS ARE ALL DINOSAURS - well....except their MVP running back...BUT HE DOESN'T COUNT. That is how you sound right now. I'm sorry your high school football team lost the state finals.
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1972 Miami Dolphins are a staple in football 🏈 and sports history in general ^_^
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From what I understand, at the time this was going on a lot of people had little respect for this Dolphins team. Because they “were the AFL.” Now it sounds ridiculous but in the early 1970s a lot of the NFL community saw it that way.
lol
Along with the 2007 Patriots, the 1934 and 1942 Bears had perfect 12-0 regular seasons but the 1934 team lost to the Giants and the 1942 team lost to Washington in the NFL title games respectively. If the 1972 Dolphins weren't the most talented team ever they surely were the most disciplined thanks to Shula.
That is something Mike McDaniel could learn.
1972 Miami Dolphins , The Greatest team ever assembled , As defending Conference Champions they went 17 - 0 , played 10 games with a backup QB and led the league in total points total offence , points against and defense yards , 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1973 team - 15 - 2, Ranked - 5 - 9 - 1 - 3 , This was their peak season 1972 in their incredible 5 year run , dropping 2 games in 1973 and 3 in 1974 and 1 in playoff before the team dissolved. . 2 - records unmatched by any Championship team in the HISTORY OF THE NFL .
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But I think the 1985 Chicago Bears and the late 1980s Niners teams were super awesome as well ;)
another great team!
The'85 bears lost one game..... To the Miami Dolphins coached by Don Shula! Who by the way coached the '72 Miami Dolphins!
People forget that the 1984 Niners came within a 3 point loss to the Steelers from having a perfect season one year before the 1985 Bears. Who knows how motivated the Dolphins might have been in Super Bowl 19?
@@EmbraceTheStruggle24 I agree with that, and we’ve seen some awesome football, but I believe the best teams I ever saw were the late 80s Niners, and the 85 Bears. The Brady Pats were pretty imposing too
They were the only unbeaten team, but I am not sure that they were the "best team in NFL history". In this era, defending conference champions, as the dolphins were that year, did not get a more difficult than average schedule for the next year as happens now. In fact, the dolphins did not play anyone in the regular season who made the playoffs. In the playoffs, the dolphins won the wild card game and then played the Steelers in the conference championship. Steeler QB Terry Bradshaw had the flu as I remember and was unable to play the entire game. The dolphins did beat a very good redskins team in the Super Bowl.
I think they're the greatest
The diversity they over came with a back up QB and the fact they had to play at Pittsburgh for the AFC championship, even though they had the best record. Remember three years in a row the dolphins went to the superbowl.
The Dolphins did great with another backup later in the decade. Don Strock.
great system
The players drink a glass of champagne at the point in the year when the last undefeated team loses. So much for the attitude of "all records are made to be broken" and wishing good luck to the new guys. And the year the Patriots went undefeated to the Super Bowl, the ex-Dolphins acted like big babies until the last minute.
womp womp
So what. They still own the title as the only undefeated team to win the Superbowl.
Wrong. The Dolphins did not faced the Washington Football Team. The faced the Washington REDSKINS. Say it, REDSKINS, REDSKINS, REDSKINS.
I can't or RUclips doesn't pay me. Not sure if you have ever counted money before, but I prefer more than less
And it's absolutely fucking stupid... I'm on your side! It's stupid!! Let's put a bandage on a gaping wound....
Most people think that the 1972 miami dolphins were a fluke, stop and think about this for a moment, the very next year they only lost 2 games, Raiders and colts. But remember they played those 2 teams twice that year, beating the colts 44-0, and by the way that was thier 4th consective shutout over the colts. They also beat the raiders 27-10 in the 1973 afc championship game. Now, when people claim (sports media) that the dolphins could not beat teams of today, ask yourself this question, what rules would the game be played under? Yesteryear or todays rules? Either way the dolphins would have the advantage. Just one mans opinion.
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The 1998 Vikings were probably the best team to not win the superbowl let alone - even make it to the superbowl.
Maybe the best NFC team. The 2007 Patriots have my vote. The 2001 Rams were pretty awesome too. I’m sure some will mention the 1994 Cowboys.
@@jpmnky yes those teams were remarkable and tremendous as well ^_^
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And would've made it too if it hadn't been for those pesky Atlanta kids and their dirty birds!
Doing Jim Kick dirty
LOL
How could they lose with that offensive blocking. Anyone's
grandmother could have rushed for 100 yards a game with
those linemen. And the defense was lights out. Running
game sets up the passing game. You don't lose very many
football games with that. They were a threat to score from
anywhere.
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Just remember they only played 1 game during the regular season against a team with a winning record and that team was the 8 and 6 Giants.There division was awful like the Patriots had most of Tom Brady's career.
okay
The Bears almost had a perfect season. They lost one game, and ironically I think the shadow cast by Don Shula was Ditka's undoing. I think Shula was in Ditka's head. The Dolphins were not as good as the Bears that year. If Ditka played Bears football, he beats the Dolphins. But he was too clever by half. Shula out coached him that night.
Don't forget that the year before, the 49ers went 15-1, and won the Super Bowl. Why no one likes to mention that is beyond me.
so close
The Shuffle didn't say their goal in training camp was to give Chicago an undefeated season!
@@mactherealestateman I only say it because I’m a Chicagoan. I remember one of the first plays was a quick pass to the sideline WR, who took a step back to receive the pass at the snap. I said out loud, “what the hell is Ditka doing?” I had the impression he was afraid of Shula.
The 1948 Cleveland Browns were mentioned as undefeated and I know they won out why don't they get the recognition they deserve can you cover them and what happened to
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The Browns were in the AAFC when they went undefeated
Dolphins had a triple threat at RB, Jim Kiick
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They had an easy regular season schedule.
Only 2 of their 14 games in the regular season were against
teams with winning records.
Both of those teams were 8-6.
The other teams that they played had a.500 or below record.
still the greatest
@@FootballLoreOfficial Debatable.
Are you aware the were the defending American conf champions , They play the schedule set out by the NFL, The colts were in 2 Super Bowls in the first 5 yrs , The Chiefs were in 2 the first 5 yrs , The vikings were in one , The Jets were in one , You have no valid argument .
@@mr.majestic3851 I understand that the NFL determines the schedule. My point is that the Dolphins did not have a difficult regular season schedule. 1972 the Colts were 5-9, the Chiefs were 8-6, the Vikings were 7-7 and the Jets were 7-7.
@@biggringo5279 Dolphins won 11 games last year , this year 1 - 3 , what were you saying again
How embarrassing the '07 Patriots and the '15 Kentucky Wildcats couldn't finish the job. Speaking of the later, did you know since Indiana in 1976 ran the table, no men's D1 b-ball team that has entered the tournament with zero or one loss has been able to win the big gold trophy.
that is insane
Dude you can call them the Redskins it was the name. It doesn't mean your harming anyone by saying it. Come on man! The rest was terrific
youtube won't pay you if you say it.
Not a chance! Their are at least 6 SB champs that would have beaten them, maybe more
okay who?
Don’t for get about Jim Kiick
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just because they went 17-0 in 1972 doesnt mean they were the greatest team in nfl history....where they were and what they accomplished, the 1974-1976 steelers teams were the greatest in nfl history...3 straight afc chapionship appearances, 2 SB victories, 39-8-1...record....dolphins barely beat the redskins (14-7) steelers (21-17) and browns (20-14) in their playoff run...
but why couldn't they go undefeated?
@@FootballLoreOfficial Tougher schedule?
This season is why I take joy when the Dolphins lose. Their fanbase is so insufferable about this 50 year old achievment. It's great but calm the hell down😂
they are the only team to not lose in a season but are FAR from the 'greatest' team ever. I'm tired of this senseless love of the 72 Dolphins.
who is your favorite team?
I second that. Miami's division had no other winning teams.
They WON EVERY GAME!!! Had the number 1 offense and defense... Did most of it with a back up QB, won their 1st playoff game AT Pittsburgh... IT'S DON FREAKING SHULA... And in the end the only team to this day over 40 years later, the only one that's ever been PERFECT... So please show some respect to the greatest team of all time.
@@elijahgiter9559 It's not as hard being no.1 in offense and defense when you play a cupcake schedule.
In the playoffs they ran all the way back to their end zone so they would not have to punt and face the surging Steelets...COWARDS!!!!
still won tho
The 1948 Cleveland Brown's went 12-0, and won the championship.
Stop the misinformation before I get CNN to fact check you!😂
Why weren't they ever given thd recognition they deserve go ahead fact check@Squeeky-Da-Don
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@@Squeeky-Da-Don Anyone trusting cnn deserves to be lied to.
Wrong
Went 14-0
They wound up undefeated but they weren't great, far from it 👎
okay I'll bite, why not?
@@FootballLoreOfficial just look at the team the beat in the super bowl. The redskins were like dinosaurs and the dolphins could only put up 14 points on them. Even if you watch that game, it was boring as all hell. Most of the NFL that season was in the same condition, tired and uninspired. There supposedly one game during that season that the dolphins got away with a victory when they should have lost.
They literally had the NFL MVP at running back? How is that a dinosaur?
@@FootballLoreOfficial I was talking another redskins, at that point in time they were a bunch of old athletes. Do your research son. Those dolphins wouldn't beat anybody outside of that season. That season. You had quarterbacks like Sonny jurgensem, billy kilmer. Those athletes would never survive in any other era. So the dolphins had a smaller beer belly 🤣😂😅
"do ur research" - THE REDSKINS ARE ALL DINOSAURS - well....except their MVP running back...BUT HE DOESN'T COUNT. That is how you sound right now. I'm sorry your high school football team lost the state finals.
They suck. 85 Bears were the best. MAKE AMERICA TRUMPLESS AGAIN FRANKLIN. 🤘🃏🎸🐻🇺🇲
85 bears overrated
@@FootballLoreOfficial u b da fools.