The 2022 NFL season marked the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Miami Dolphins, who are still the only team to finish the season with a perfect record after they won Super Bowl VII. When the Dolphins beat Washington on January 14th, 1973, they finished their season 17-0.
That team is one of the most legendary teams in not only pro football history but in American sports. A young team built quickly with a group of no-names (hence the “No Name Defense” moniker) and a coach who was known for losing the big games. The game was played at an iconic stadium against a Hall of Fame coach and an experienced team with the league’s MVP.
The irony of it all is that the game itself doesn’t really own the memorable moments that are worthy of a historic team and their entry into the pantheon of great sports seasons. Super Bowl VII as a performance was as methodical as the 1972 Dolphins season was. Because of that…and the game’s 50th anniversary…let’s look back at Super Bowl VII.
