Who was the quarterback for Miami Dolphins in the 80s?
Who was the quarterback for Miami Dolphins in the 80s?
Regular season
| Season(s) | Quarterback (Games) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Bob Griese† (3) | Don Strock (2) |
| 1981 | David Woodley (15) | |
| 1982 | David Woodley (9) | |
| 1983 | David Woodley (5) | Dan Marino† (9) |
Who was Bob Griese’s backup?
Earl Morrall
Earl Morrall When Earl Morrall came to the Dolphins in 1972, it was to reunite with coach Don Shula and serve as the backup to future Hall of Famer Bob Griese.
Who was Johnny Unitas backup quarterback?
Tom Matte, Emergency Quarterback for Baltimore Colts, Dies at 82. A gritty running back, he was enlisted to replace Johnny Unitas and his backup as quarterback in critical games in 1965. He wore a wristband to remember the plays.
Who was the backup quarterback for the 72 dolphins?
Earl Morrall
| No. 11, 10, 14, 15 | |
|---|---|
| NFL Draft: | 1956 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2 |
| Career history | |
| San Francisco 49ers (1956) Pittsburgh Steelers (1957–1958) Detroit Lions (1958–1964) New York Giants (1965–1967) Baltimore Colts (1968–1971) Miami Dolphins (1972–1976) | |
| Career highlights and awards |
Who was the Miami Dolphins quarterback in 1982?
David Woodley
Starters
| Pos | Player | Summary of Player Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive Starters | ||
| QB | David Woodley | 98 for 179, 1,080 yards, 5 td, 8 int, & 36 rushes for 207 yards and 2 td |
| RB | Tony Nathan | 66 rushes for 233 yards, 1 td, & 16 catches for 114 yards and 0 td |
| FB | Andra Franklin* | 177 rushes for 701 yards, 7 td, & 3 catches for 9 yards and 0 td |
How old is Earl Morrall?
79 years (1934–2014)
Earl Morrall/Age at death
Who was the quarterback for Miami Dolphins undefeated season?
In week five a name from the past surfaced when 38-year-old veteran quarterback Earl Morrall came off the bench to replace a severely injured Bob Griese. Morral kept the unbeaten streak going through the remainder of the regular season and a 20-14 playoff victory over the Cleveland Browns.
What happened Johnny Unitas?
ESPN Classic – Unitas dies of heart attack at 69. ESPN’s SportsCentury chronicles the professional career of Johnny Unitas. Former Colts center Bill Curry honors the man who he was lucky enough to protect for six years in Baltimore.
Has any NFL team went 16 — 0 and won the Super Bowl?
The Dolphins’ 17-0-0 season culminated with a 14-7 victory over the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII. The latest serious challenger was the 2007 New England Patriots who finished the regular season with a 16-0 mark. The Pats added two playoff wins and entered Super Bowl XLII undefeated.
Who was number 88 for the Miami Dolphins in 1980?
Mike Gesicki
| No. 88 – Miami Dolphins | |
|---|---|
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight: | 247 lb (112 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Manahawkin (NJ) Southern Regional |
Who were the quarterbacks for the Dolphins?
Tua Tagovailoa
Jacoby Brissett
Miami Dolphins/Quarterbacks
Who was the starting quarterback for the Dolphins in 1983?
Dan Marino Era. Dan Marino, a quarterback from the University of Pittsburgh, was selected by the Miami Dolphins as the 27th pick, in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft. Much like Griese, Marino was slated to develop under starting quarterback David Woodley.
Who is the Dolphins’ starting quarterback now?
Following the end of Griese’s tenure, quarterback David Woodley became the Dolphins’ starting quarterback and continued the Dolphins’ success.
What year did Bob Griese start for the Dolphins?
Bob Griese era. Bob Griese, a quarterback from Purdue, was selected by the Miami Dolphins as the fourth pick in the first round of the 1967 Common Draft. Entering the 1967 season, rookie Griese was slated to develop as a backup quarterback behind John Stofa.
What happened in the 1966 Miami Dolphins inaugural season?
The Miami Dolphins entered their inaugural season in 1966 with Dick Wood as their starting quarterback against the Oakland Raiders. By the end of the first half Wood had thrown four interceptions, two of which translated to ten points by the Raiders.
