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The Dolphins' early-1970s defensive unit was termed the "No-Name Defense" by Dallas Cowboys head coach Tom Landry, given its lack of high-profile players (the unit's only Hall of Famer, linebacker Nick Buoniconti, achieved much of his success with the Boston Patriots in the 1960s and was not inducted until 2001).
Miami Dolphins Pro Bowl selections: No. of Pro Bowls Player Position Tenure Pro Bowl years 9: Dan Marino: QB: 1983–1999: ... Miami Dolphins Honor Roll No. Name
The 1972 Dolphins defensive unit, called the No-Name Defense because Miami's impressive offense received much more publicity, was the league's best that year. It was led by linebacker Nick Buoniconti , end Bill Stanfill , and safeties Dick Anderson and Jake Scott .
THE 1972 MIAMI DOLPHINS ROSTER. NUMBER, NAME, POSITION: CURRENT STATUS, ‘72 HIGHLIGHT. 1. Garo Yepremian, kicker: Died in Pennsylvania in 2015, at age 70, after a bout with high grade ...
In 1970, with the addition of drafting safety Jake Scott, the two would make up one of the most dynamic safety tandems in the NFL throughout the 1970s, on the Miami Dolphins famed "No-Name Defense". He won back-to-back Super Bowl championships in 1972 during Miami's infamous "perfect season", and the following year in 1973.
He was an integral part of Miami's two Super Bowl wins. His major impact was as General Manager for the Redskins. Nick Buoniconti: 2001: 1969–1974 1976: Thirteenth-round AFL draft pick, 1962 but made starting lineup with Patriots. Five AFL All-Star Games with Patriots, one with Dolphins. Two Pro Bowls after merger. Leader on Miami's "No-Name ...
Miami's offensive line, led by undrafted future Hall of Famers Jim Langer and Larry Little, was also a key factor in the Dolphins' offensive production. Miami's "No-Name Defense" (a nickname inspired by Dallas Cowboys head coach Tom Landry when he could not recall the names of any Dolphins defenders just before Super Bowl VI), led by future ...
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