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Former Miami Dolphins Two-Time Super Bowl Champion Dies at 79

Former Miami Dolphins Two-Time Super Bowl Champion Dies at 79
World Sports · 18:19:27 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

A former Miami Dolphins player who won two Super Bowl championships has died at the age of 79. The unnamed player was part of the Dolphins' historic 1972 team that completed the NFL's only perfect season, going 17-0 and winning Super Bowl VII, before repeating as champions in Super Bowl VIII.

The 1972 Dolphins were honored at the White House by President Obama in a ceremony celebrating their undefeated season. The team's perfect record remains unmatched in NFL history.

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