9 Facts about the Miami Dolphins

ORLANDO, Fla. — 1. The Miami Dolphins were founded in 1966 by attorney/politician Joe Robbie and actor Danny Thomas.

2.  Quarterback Dan Marino spent 17 seasons with the Dolphins, from 1983-1999.

3. Wide receiver Griff Whalen is a vegan, telling Andy Cohen he is leaner, stronger and faster.

4. Don Shula coached the Dolphins to two Super Bowl victories in 1972 and 1973.  They went undefeated in the 1972 season.

5. Signing a contract worth in excess of $114 million in 2015, Miami defensive tackle Ndamukong (meaning "house of spears") Suh became the highest paid defensive player in the history of football. He also has a construction management degree from the University of Nebraska.

6. There are more than 30 "Finatic" websites recognized by the Dolphins.

7. Military and first responders can get a special rate on Dolphins tickets.  Click here for information.

8. Ten Dolphins have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.

9. The team was named the Miami Dolphins after a contest drew nearly 20,000 entries.  Announcing the winner on October 8, 1965, owner Joe Robbie said, "the dolphin is one of the fastest and smartest creatures of the sea."

WRDQ/TV 27 has Central Florida Dolphins fans covered.

Starting September 11, the Miami Dolphins Coaches Show will air every Sunday on WRDQ/TV 27  from 11:00-11:30 a.m. during football season.

In addition, the Dolphins Weekly show airs on Antenna TV every Sunday (through December) from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Dolphins fans can watch the pre-season games on WRDQ/TV 27.

Friday, August 12, 2016

7 P.M.

Dolphins @ New York Giants (MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ)

Friday, August 19, 2016

8 P.M.

Dolphins @ Dallas Cowboys (AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX)

Thursday, September 1, 2016

7 P.M.

Tennessee Titans @ Dolphins (Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL)

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