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All About the Dolphins [2] Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by jaknginger. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jaknginger

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

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290,168

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. After the Dolphins made it to Super Bowl VIII after the 1973 season, what was the next season they saw Super Bowl action? Hint

1984 - Super Bowl XIX

1982 - Super Bowl XVII

1980 - Super Bowl XV

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Question 2 of 10

2. From 1966-1986, where did the Dolphins call home? Hint

Miami Orange Bowl

Dade County Stadium

Miami Arena

Dolphin Stadium

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Question 3 of 10

3. What Dolphin season was the NFLs third perfect season? Hint

1972

1984

1970

1978

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Question 4 of 10

4. Dolphins quarterback David Wooley was replaced in the third game of the 1983 season by which rookie quarterback? Hint

Don Strock

Scott Mitchell

Bob Griese

Dan Marino

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the 1980-1987 Dolphins center that was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 1998? Hint

Jeff Dellenbach

Mark Dennard

Jeff Uhlenhake

Dwight Stephenson

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Dolphin Hall of Famer had a Division II award named after him? Hint

Dwight Stephenson

Jim Langer

Jeff Dellenbach

Mark Dennard

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the owner/founder of the Dolphins that was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990? Hint

Stephen Ross

Don Shula

Joe Robbie

Larry Csonka

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1993, who became full owner of the Dolphins? Hint

Stephen Ross

Wayne Huizenga

Don Shula

The Robbie Estate

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Question 9 of 10

9. What position did Jason Taylor play for the Dolphins in his first 11 seasons? Hint

Linebacker

Defensive end

Wide receiver

Running back

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who is the former Dolphin linebacker that is a brother-in-law to Jason Taylor? Hint

Robert Jones

Patrick Surtain

Derrick Rodgers

Zach Thomas

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. After the Dolphins made it to Super Bowl VIII after the 1973 season, what was the next season they saw Super Bowl action?

Answer: 1982 - Super Bowl XVII

Dolphins played in Super Bowl VIII, then had a few years to regroup and rebuild until they made it to Super Bowl XVII at the end of the 1982 season.

2. From 1966-1986, where did the Dolphins call home?

Answer: Miami Orange Bowl

The Dolphins played at the Miami Orange Bowl until they moved to Dolphin Stadium in 1997.

3. What Dolphin season was the NFLs third perfect season?

Answer: 1972

The Dolphins won all 14 regular season games then went on to win the Divisional Playoffs, AFC Championship and Super Bowl VII. The 1934 Bears went 13-0, and the 1942 Bears went 11-0.

4. Dolphins quarterback David Wooley was replaced in the third game of the 1983 season by which rookie quarterback?

Answer: Dan Marino

Dan Marino won the AFC passing title that year as well as the NFL Rookie of the Year Award.

5. What is the name of the 1980-1987 Dolphins center that was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 1998?

Answer: Dwight Stephenson

A center out of Alabama, Dwight played hs entire eight-year career with the Dolphins. He was selected All-Pro and Pro-Bowl five times. He was the Walter Payton Man of the Year in 1985.

6. Which Dolphin Hall of Famer had a Division II award named after him?

Answer: Jim Langer

Out of South Dakota State, Langer played for the Dolphins 1970-1979, then on to the Vikings 1980-1981. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987. The Jim Langer Award is given to the top offensive lineman in the nation among Division II schools.

7. Who was the owner/founder of the Dolphins that was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990?

Answer: Joe Robbie

Joe Robbie owned the team 1966-1990. He was behind the building of Dolphin Stadium in 1987. He had soccer in mind when he built the stadium because he had ownership in the Miami Torres and the Ft Lauderdale Strikers. Along with an induction for football, he was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2003.

8. In 1993, who became full owner of the Dolphins?

Answer: Wayne Huizenga

In 1990, Wayne Huizenga first bought 50% of the team and the stadium from the Robbie family. Then, in 1993 he became full owner. In 2008, he sold 50% of the team and stadium to Stephen Ross.

9. What position did Jason Taylor play for the Dolphins in his first 11 seasons?

Answer: Defensive end

Jason was a 1997 draft pick out of Akron. He was the 2006 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and the 2007 recipient of the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.

10. Who is the former Dolphin linebacker that is a brother-in-law to Jason Taylor?

Answer: Zach Thomas

Jason's wife Katina is a sister to Zach Thomas. Zach played for the Dolphins 1996-2007, then was signed by the Cowboys for 2008. At the end of the 2007, Zach had tallied up more tackles than any Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker.

Source: Author jaknginger

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