From sunny Florida, the Miami Dolphins have been gracing the NFL fields with iconic plays, memorable moments, and a spirit that’s hard to match. Their history is as colorful as the city they represent, with highs, lows, and everything in-between. For die-hard fans, the memories of Dan Marino’s exceptional throws or the unbeaten 1972 season might come rushing like a tidal wave. But there’s more to the Dolphins than just the major headlines.
With every game played, a new chapter was added to the legacy of the Dolphins. There have been heartbreaks, triumphs, legendary players, and moments that took our breath away. This quiz isn’t just a test of facts, but a dive into the very soul of the Miami Dolphins franchise.
This set of Miami Dolphins trivia questions and answers offers a swim through their storied history. Are you ready to tackle the challenge?
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Strap on your fins, get into game mode, and take a deep dive into this trivia sea. Touchdown!
During which year did the Miami Dolphins go undefeated?
1909
2001
1976
1972
What happened to Miami’s first pick in the 2023 Draft?
Forfeited As Punishment
Picked Ryan Hayes
Traded To Jets
Traded To New England
Miami’s smothering defense of the 1972 undefeated season had what nickname?
The Whip Tide
Tsunami
Typhoon
No Name Defense
In the ’72 Super Bowl, who sacked Miami’s Bob Griese for a 29-yard loss?
Chuck Howley
Bob Lilly
Lee Roy Jordan
Big Bob Breunig
Who did Miami hire as their head coach in 2022?
Trent Dilfer
Vic Fangio
Mike McDaniel
Bill Musgrave
Jason Taylor married the sister of which teammate?
Patrick Surtain
Adewale Ogunleye
Sam Madison
Zach Thomas
In 2022, the Dolphins made the playoffs for the first time since what year?
2001
2016
1999
2005
In what number of Super Bowl did Dan Marino and Miami meet the 49ers?
XXXIX
XIX
XV
XXX
Who did Bill Parcells hire for head coach in his first year in Miami?
Tom Coughlin
Ray Perkins
Sean Payton
Tony Sparano
Tua Tagovailoa led the NFL in passing rating in 2022. What was his rating?
105.5
100
99.2
127.5
Who was the only Dolphins player with more than 400 rushing yards in 2012?
Marlon Moore
Daniel Thomas
Reggie Bush
Marcus Thigpen
Which Dolphin player was the third to have his number retired?
Manny Fernandez
Jim Mandich
Jim Del Gaizo
Larry Csonka
What years did Dan Marino play for the Miami Dolphins?
1986-2001
1973-1985
1985-2007
1983-1999
How many regular season games did the Miami Dolphins lose in the 2022 season?
11
10
12
8
Who is the general manager of the 2023 Miami Dolphins?
Mike LaFleur
Chris Grier
Matt Nagy
Kacy Rodgers
Which football star is known for coaching the Miami Dolphins?
Jack Youngblood
Jan Stenerud
Don Shula
Reggie White
Richmond Webb made 7 Pro Bowls at which position?
Cornerback
Tackle
Kick Returner
Quarterback
What place did the Miami Dolphins finish in their division in the 2022 NFL season?
First
Second
Last
Third
Who founded the Miami Dolphins in 1966?
Cam Cameron
Don Shula
Joe Robbie
Jimmy Johnson
What did wide receiver Mark Duper officially have his middle name changed to in the early ’80s?
The Dominator
Super
Delightful
Deep Threat
Ryan Tannehill broke which quarterback’s single-game rookie record for passing yards in 2012?
Terry Bradshaw
Dan Marino
Warren Moon
Joe Montana
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