President Obama Hosts The 1972 Superbowl Champion Miami Dolphins WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 20: U.S. President Barack Obama (L) is presented with a jersey by current team owner Stephen Ross (2nd L) as members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins, head coach Don Shula (R), running back Larry Csonka (3rd L) and other members look on during an East Room event August 20, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. President Obama hosted the undefeated 1972 Super Bowl champions who didnt get the chance to be honored at the White House back then. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
ByGustavo Chacon
The Miami Dolphins were eliminated from playoff contention last night on Monday Night Football, falling to the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-15. So here’s a little pick-me-up “this day in Miami sports history” to remind ourselves that we’ve still got something no else has, and that’s a perfect season.
On this day in Miami sports history, the Miami Dolphins defeated the Baltimore Colts to complete their undefeated regular season. They would go on to win all their postseason games, including the Super Bowl to cap off the NFL’s only perfect season in the league’s history.
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President Obama Hosts The 1972 Superbowl Champion Miami Dolphins WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 20: First row, U.S. President Barack Obama (2nd L) is presented with a jersey by current team owner Stephen Ross (3rd L) as members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins, head coach Don Shula (R), quarterback Bob Griese (L), running back Larry Csonka (4th L) and other members look on during an East Room event August 20, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. President Obama hosted the undefeated 1972 Super Bowl champions who didnt get the chance to be honored at the White House back then. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Reebok 'Perfectville' Commercial PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 01: Former Miami Dolphin Eugene "Mercury" Morris speaks during a press conference anouncing Reebok's new television campaign -dubbed "Perfectville"- featuring members of the only undeated team in NFL history- the 1972 Miami Dolphins on February 1, 2008 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok) (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok)
Reebok 'Perfectville' Commercial PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 01: Former Miami Dolphins (L-R) Eugene "Mercury" Morris, Garo Yepremian, and Larry Little listen to a question during a press conference anouncing Reebok's new television campaign -dubbed "Perfectville"- featuring members of the only undeated team in NFL history- the 1972 Miami Dolphins on February 1, 2008 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok) (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok)
Reebok 'Perfectville' Commercial PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 01: Former Miami Dolphin Eugene "Mercury" Morris speaks during a press conference anouncing Reebok's new television campaign -dubbed "Perfectville"- featuring members of the only undeated team in NFL history- the 1972 Miami Dolphins on February 1, 2008 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok) (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok)
Reebok 'Perfectville' Commercial PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 01: Former Miami Dolphin Jim Kiick speaks during a press conference anouncing Reebok's new television campaign -dubbed "Perfectville"- featuring members of the only undeated team in NFL history- the 1972 Miami Dolphins on February 1, 2008 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok) (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok)
Reebok 'Perfectville' Commercial PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 01: Former Miami Dolphins (L-R) Jim Kiick, Eugene "Mercury" Morris, Garo Yepremian, and Larry Little answer questions during a press conference anouncing Reebok's new television campaign -dubbed "Perfectville"- featuring members of the only undeated team in NFL history- the 1972 Miami Dolphins on February 1, 2008 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok) (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok)
Reebok 'Perfectville' Commercial PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 01: Former Miami Dolphins (L-R) Jim Kiick, Eugene "Mercury" Morris, Garo Yepremian, and Larry Little answer questions during a press conference anouncing Reebok's new television campaign -dubbed "Perfectville"- featuring members of the only undeated team in NFL history- the 1972 Miami Dolphins on February 1, 2008 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok) (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok)
Reebok 'Perfectville' Commercial PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 01: Former Miami Dolphin Garo Yepremian speaks during a press conference anouncing Reebok's new television campaign -dubbed "Perfectville"- featuring members of the only undeated team in NFL history- the 1972 Miami Dolphins on February 1, 2008 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok) (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok)
Reebok 'Perfectville' Commercial PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 01: Former Miami Dolphins (L-R) Jim Kiick, Eugene "Mercury" Morris, Garo Yepremian, and Larry Little answer questions attend a press conference anouncing Reebok's new television campaign -dubbed "Perfectville"- featuring members of the only undeated team in NFL history- the 1972 Miami Dolphins on February 1, 2008 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok) (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok)
Reebok 'Perfectville' Commercial PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 01: Former Miami Dolphins (L-R) Jim Kiick, Eugene "Mercury" Morris, Garo Yepremian, and Larry Little answer questions attend a press conference anouncing Reebok's new television campaign -dubbed "Perfectville"- featuring members of the only undeated team in NFL history- the 1972 Miami Dolphins on February 1, 2008 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok) (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok)
President Obama Hosts The 1972 Superbowl Champion Miami Dolphins WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 20: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) shares a moment with current team owner Stephen Ross (L) and placekicker of the 1972 Miami Dolphins Garo Yepremian (3rd L) during an East Room event August 20, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. President Obama hosted the undefeated 1972 Super Bowl champion who didnt get the chance to be honored at the White House back then. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
President Obama Hosts The 1972 Superbowl Champion Miami Dolphins WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 20: First row, U.S. President Barack Obama poses for photos with members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins including head coach Don Shula (R), quarterback Bob Griese (L), and running back Larry Csonka (4th L) during an East Room event August 20, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. President Obama hosted the undefeated 1972 Super Bowl champion who didnt get the chance to be honored at the White House back then. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Reebok 'Perfectville' Commercial PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 01: Former Miami Dolphins (L-R) Jim Kiick, Eugene "Mercury" Morris, Garo Yepremian, and Larry Little answer questions during a press conference anouncing Reebok's new television campaign -dubbed "Perfectville"- featuring members of the only undeated team in NFL history- the 1972 Miami Dolphins on February 1, 2008 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok) (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok)
Reebok 'Perfectville' Commercial PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 01: Former Miami Dolphins, Garo Yepremian (L) and Larry Little show off their Superbowl rings to photographers during a press conference anouncing Reebok's new television campaign -dubbed "Perfectville"- featuring members of the only undeated team in NFL history- the 1972 Miami Dolphins on February 1, 2008 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok) (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok)
Reebok 'Perfectville' Commercial PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 01: Former Miami Dolphins (L-R) Jim Kiick, Eugene "Mercury" Morris, Garo Yepremian, and Larry Little answer questions during a press conference anouncing Reebok's new television campaign -dubbed "Perfectville"- featuring members of the only undeated team in NFL history- the 1972 Miami Dolphins on February 1, 2008 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok) (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok)
Reebok 'Perfectville' Commercial PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 01: Former Miami Dolphin Larry Little speaks during a press conference anouncing Reebok's new television campaign -dubbed "Perfectville"- featuring members of the only undeated team in NFL history- the 1972 Miami Dolphins on February 1, 2008 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok) (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok)
Reebok 'Perfectville' Commercial PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 01: Former Miami Dolphin Eugene "Mercury" Morris speaks during a press conference anouncing Reebok's new television campaign -dubbed "Perfectville"- featuring members of the only undeated team in NFL history- the 1972 Miami Dolphins on February 1, 2008 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok) (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for Reebok)
President Obama Hosts The 1972 Superbowl Champion Miami Dolphins WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 20: U.S. President Barack Obama (4th L) shakes hands with head coach of the 1972 Miami Dolphins Don Shula (R), as running back Larry Csonka (5th L), quarterback Bob Griese (L) and other members look on during an East Room event August 20, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. President Obama hosted the undefeated 1972 Super Bowl champions who didnt get the chance to be honored at the White House back then. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
President Obama Hosts The 1972 Superbowl Champion Miami Dolphins WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 20: U.S. President Barack Obama (L) is presented with a jersey by current team owner Stephen Ross (2nd L) as members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins, head coach Don Shula (R), running back Larry Csonka (3rd L) and other members look on during an East Room event August 20, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. President Obama hosted the undefeated 1972 Super Bowl champions who didnt get the chance to be honored at the White House back then. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
President Obama Hosts The 1972 Superbowl Champion Miami Dolphins WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 20: U.S. President Barack Obama arrives to honor members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins during an East Room event August 20, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. President Obama hosted the undefeated 1972 Super Bowl champion who didnt get the chance to be honored at the White House back then. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
President Obama Hosts The 1972 Superbowl Champion Miami Dolphins WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 20: U.S. President Barack Obama shares a moment with quarterback Bob Griese as Obama hosts members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins during an East Room event August 20, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. President Obama hosted the undefeated 1972 Super Bowl champion who didnt get the chance to be honored at the White House back then. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
President Obama Hosts The 1972 Superbowl Champion Miami Dolphins WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 20: U.S. President Barack Obama (4th L) receives a jersey from members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins including running back Larry Csonka (R), and quarterback Bob Griese (3rd L) during an East Room event August 20, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. President Obama hosted the undefeated 1972 Super Bowl champions who didnt get the chance to be honored at the White House back then. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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On this day, in 1991, the then expansion MLB club, Florida Marlins signed their 1st player, a 16-year-old Dominican pitcher named Clemente Nunez. He never quite lived up to expectations, failing to ever make a big league roster. However, every journey starts somewhere, and the Marlins two World Series titles journeys (1997, 2003) began with the inconsequential signing of Clemente.
ON THIS DAY! In 1991, then MLB expansion club Florida @Marlins signed their 1st player, a 16-year-old pitcher named Clemente Nunez. pic.twitter.com/HhjtUHHUkw
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