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Established August 16, 1965; 59 years ago (1965-08-16)
Colors Aqua, orange, white, marine blue
                   
Mascot T. D.
Personnel
Owner(s) Stephen M. Ross
CEO Tom Garfinkel
President Tom Garfinkel
General manager Chris Grier
Head coach Mike McDaniel
Nicknames
  • The Phins
  • Killer Bees
  • No Name Defense
Team history
  • Miami Dolphins (1966–present)
Home fields
League / conference affiliations
American Football League (1966–1969)
  • Eastern Division (1966–1969)

National Football League (1970–present)

Championships
League championships: 2
Conference championships: 5
  • AFC: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1982, 1984
Division championships: 13
  • AFC East: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1979, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1992, 1994, 2000, 2008
Playoff appearances (25)
  • NFL: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2008, 2016, 2022, 2023
Owner(s)
  • Joe Robbie (1965–1995)
  • Wayne Huizenga (1995–2009)
  • Stephen M. Ross (2009–present)

The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team located in the Miami metropolitan area. They play in the National Football League (NFL) as part of the American Football Conference (AFC) East division. The team's home games are held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, a suburb north of Miami. Stephen M. Ross currently owns the team.

The Dolphins are the oldest professional sports team in Florida. They are also one of the first professional football teams in the southeast. The team was started by Joe Robbie, a lawyer and politician, and Danny Thomas, an actor and comedian. They began playing in the American Football League (AFL) in 1966. Miami joined the NFL in 1970 after the AFL–NFL merger.

The Dolphins played in their first Super Bowl in Super Bowl VI, but lost to the Dallas Cowboys. The very next year, the Dolphins had the NFL's only perfect season. They won all 14 of their regular-season games and all three playoff games, including Super Bowl VII. They are still the only team to have a perfect season, including the playoffs, in the Super Bowl era. The year after that, the Dolphins won Super Bowl VIII. This made them the first team to play in three Super Bowls in a row and the second team to win two championships back-to-back. Miami also played in Super Bowl XVII and Super Bowl XIX, but lost both of those games.

For much of their early history, the Dolphins were coached by Don Shula. He is the most successful head coach in professional football history based on total games won. Under Shula, the Dolphins only had two losing seasons in his 26 years as coach. From 1983 to 1999, quarterback Dan Marino became one of the best passers in NFL history. He broke many league records. Marino led the Dolphins to five division titles and 10 playoff appearances before he retired in 1999.

Since Marino retired, the team has had mixed success. They have made the playoffs only six times (2000, 2001, 2008, 2016, 2022, and 2023) and won two division titles (2000 and 2008). They have only won one playoff game since then. The Dolphins currently have the longest streak without a playoff win in the NFL.

Team History and Achievements

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The Dolphins completed their perfect 1972 season by beating the Redskins in Super Bowl VII.

The Miami Dolphins joined the American Football League (AFL) in 1965. Lawyer Joseph Robbie and actor Danny Thomas paid $7.5 million for the team. Thomas later sold his share to Robbie. For their first few years, the Dolphins trained at Saint Andrew's School in Boca Raton. In 1970, the AFL merged with the NFL, and the Dolphins became part of the AFC East division.

The Don Shula Era: A Legacy of Wins

The Dolphins were not very good in their first four seasons. Their record was 15 wins, 39 losses, and 2 ties. Then, Don Shula was hired as head coach. Shula had been a coach for the Baltimore Colts.

For the rest of the 20th century, the Dolphins under Shula became one of the best teams in the NFL. They had only two losing seasons between 1970 and 1999. They were especially successful in the 1970s. They achieved the first ever perfect season in NFL history in 1972, finishing with a 14–0 record and winning Super Bowl VII. This was the first of two Super Bowl wins in a row and one of three Super Bowl appearances in a row.

The 1980s and 1990s were also successful. In the early 80s, the team reached two Super Bowls, though they lost both. This period also saw the rise of future Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino. He broke many NFL passing records and held them until the late 2000s. The Dolphins also developed strong rivalries with the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets during this time.

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Joe Robbie, who started the Dolphins and owned them from 1966 to 1990.
Don Shula Statue
A statue of coach Don Shula outside of Hard Rock Stadium.

After Marino and Shula retired, and with the rise of Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, the Dolphins had a tougher time in the 2000s and 2010s. They haven't found a consistent quarterback to replace Marino and have made the playoffs only a few times since then.

Recent Coaching Changes

After Don Shula, several coaches led the Dolphins.

  • Jimmy Johnson coached from 1996 to 1999. He led the team to the playoffs three times. His last game was a big loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
  • Dave Wannstedt took over in 2000. He led the team to an AFC East title in his first year and another playoff appearance in 2001. He resigned during the 2004 season.
  • Nick Saban coached in 2005 and 2006, but the team missed the playoffs both years.
  • Cam Cameron coached in 2007, when the team had a very tough 1–15 season.
  • Tony Sparano became head coach in 2008. He led the team to an 11–5 record and an AFC East title, using a special "Wildcat offense." This was the last time the Dolphins won their division.
  • Joe Philbin coached from 2012 to 2015. The team had a few decent seasons but didn't make the playoffs.
  • Adam Gase led the team to a 10–6 record and a playoff spot in 2016, but they lost in the first round.
  • Brian Flores coached from 2019 to 2021. The team improved, drafting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, but still missed the playoffs.
  • Mike McDaniel was hired in 2022. He led the team to playoff appearances in both 2022 and 2023, though they lost in the Wild Card Round each time.

Championship Wins

Super Bowl Championships

The Miami Dolphins have won two Super Bowl championships.

Season Coach Super Bowl Location Opponent Score Record
1972 Don Shula VII L.A. Memorial Coliseum (Los Angeles) Washington Redskins 14–7 17–0
1973 VIII Rice Stadium (Houston) Minnesota Vikings 24–7 15–2
Total Super Bowls won: 2

AFC Championships

The Dolphins have won five AFC Championships, which means they were the best team in the American Football Conference.

Season Coach Location Opponent Score Record
1971 Don Shula Orange Bowl (Miami) Baltimore Colts 21–0 12–4–1
1972 Three Rivers Stadium (Pittsburgh) Pittsburgh Steelers 21–17 17–0
1973 Orange Bowl (Miami) Oakland Raiders 27–10 15–2
1982 New York Jets 14–0 10–3
1984 Pittsburgh Steelers 45–28 16–3
Total AFC Championships won: 5

Team Rivalries

The Dolphins have several exciting rivalries with other NFL teams.

AFC East Division Rivals

New England Patriots

The Dolphins and New England Patriots have a long history. Miami was strong in the 1970s and 1990s against them. However, when Tom Brady became the Patriots' quarterback, New England became very dominant.

A famous game was the "Miracle in Miami" in 2018. The Dolphins won with a dramatic last-minute touchdown. Another memorable game was in 2004, when the Dolphins, who were struggling, upset the defending Super Bowl champion Patriots. The Dolphins lead the all-time series against the Patriots.

Buffalo Bills

The rivalry between the Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills is strong due to the big differences between Miami and Buffalo. In the 1970s, the Dolphins won all 20 games against the Bills.

Things changed in the 1980s and 1990s with quarterback Jim Kelly leading the Bills. They had many competitive games. In recent years, with Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and Bills quarterback Josh Allen, the rivalry has become very exciting again. The Dolphins still lead the all-time series.

New York Jets

The New York Jets are one of Miami's biggest rivals. This rivalry is often intense because many New Yorkers move to South Florida.

Memorable moments include Dan Marino's "fake spike" touchdown. Another was the "Monday Night Miracle" where the Jets made a huge comeback. The Dolphins and Jets also played in the 1982 AFC Championship game, which Miami won. The Dolphins lead the all-time series against the Jets.

Other Conference Rivals

Jacksonville Jaguars

The Dolphins also have a minor rivalry with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Both teams are the only AFC teams in Florida. A notable game was in the 1999 playoffs, where the Jaguars beat the Dolphins 62–7 in what was Dan Marino's last game. The all-time series between the teams is tied.

Indianapolis Colts

When the Baltimore Colts joined the AFC East, a rivalry with the Dolphins began. This was partly due to a controversy when Miami hired former Colts coach Don Shula. The teams played several times in the playoffs in the 1970s. The rivalry cooled down when the Colts moved to Indianapolis and later to the AFC South division. The Dolphins lead the all-time series.

Inter-Conference Rivals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Since the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were founded in 1976, the Dolphins and Buccaneers have had a friendly in-state rivalry. They were the only two NFL teams in Florida until 1995. The Buccaneers currently lead the all-time series.

Historic Rivalries

Kansas City Chiefs

The Dolphins have had notable games against the Kansas City Chiefs. This includes "The Longest Game" in 1971, which was a double-overtime playoff game. The Chiefs currently lead the all-time series.

Other Historic Rivals

The Dolphins also have historic rivalries with the Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, and Pittsburgh Steelers. These rivalries come from often playing against these teams in the playoffs during the Don Shula era. The Raiders lead the all-time series against the Dolphins.

Team Facilities

Stadiums

Miami Orange Bowl (Super Bowl V)
Miami Orange Bowl, the former home of the Dolphins (1966–1986).

The Dolphins first played their home games at the Orange Bowl in Miami. After the 1986 season, they moved to a new stadium, which is now known as Hard Rock Stadium. This stadium is in Miami Gardens, Florida, about 15 miles north of downtown Miami.

Hard Rock Stadium has had many different names over the years. The Dolphins share the stadium with the NCAA Miami Hurricanes college football team. The stadium underwent a major renovation from 2015 to 2016, costing over $400 million. All the seats were replaced, and the lower-level seats were moved closer to the field.

Training Facilities

The Dolphins' first training camp in 1966 was in St. Pete Beach. They later trained at St. Andrew's School and then at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens.

In 1993, the Dolphins opened their training facility at Nova Southeastern University in Davie. This facility added a domed field in 2006, allowing the team to practice during thunderstorms. In 2021, the Dolphins opened a new, modern training complex called the Baptist Health Training Complex. It is located next to Hard Rock Stadium.

Team Information

Logos and Uniforms

Classic Leaping Dolphin (1966–2012)

Miami Dolphins wordmark (1980 - 1996)
Miami's wordmark logo (1980–1996).
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RB Mercury Morris's 1972 jersey at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The Dolphins' logo and uniforms stayed mostly the same for a long time. The team's original colors were aqua and coral. The coral color honored the Miami Seahawks and the coral reefs in Biscayne Bay. The first logo showed a dolphin leaping through a sunburst, wearing a football helmet with an "M" on it.

Their uniforms featured white pants with aqua and orange stripes. They wore either a white or aqua jersey. The white jerseys were often used for road games and daytime home games because of the heat in South Florida. The aqua jerseys were mainly for night home games.

In 1997, the logo was updated. The sunburst was simpler, and the dolphin looked more serious. The uniforms were similar, but with a new number font and navy shadows. Sometimes, an orange jersey was worn for special games. The last game with this classic look was in 2012.

New Stylized Dolphin (2013–Present)

A new logo and uniforms were revealed in 2013. The new logo shows a stylized aqua dolphin swimming in front of a changed orange sunburst. The dolphin is more artistic and doesn't wear a helmet.

Navy blue became a main color, and orange was used less. The uniforms include white and aqua pants, with white or aqua jerseys. The Dolphins still often wear white at home, with aqua for primetime home games. The helmets are white with a white facemask, and navy is a key color on the helmet stripe.

In 2018, small changes were made. The shades of orange and aqua were adjusted, and navy blue was removed from the main color scheme, though it stayed on the logo.

Throwback Uniforms

In 2015, the Dolphins brought back their 1970s aqua uniforms for some games. A few years later, they also brought back a white version from the same era. The aqua throwbacks were worn during the famous "Miracle in Miami" play in 2018.

Color Rush Uniform

In 2016, the Dolphins wore an all-orange "Color Rush" uniform for one game. This was the first time they wore an orange uniform since 2010. However, they retired this uniform right after that game. In later years, they have worn similar all-aqua or all-white uniforms.

Team Fight Song

The Dolphins have a fight song written by Lee Ofman. It was first used before the 1972 season and became a good luck charm. The Dolphins had their perfect 17–0 season that year and won Super Bowl VII. The next season, they won another Super Bowl. This success made the fight song very popular and long-lasting.

In 2009, a new fight song by T-Pain and Jimmy Buffett (featuring Pitbull) was introduced. However, fans booed it, and the team went back to playing Buffett's song "Fins" after scores.

Cheerleaders

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Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders.

The team's cheerleaders are called the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders. They started in 1978 as the Dolphins Starbrites. June Taylor, a famous choreographer, led the squad until 1990.

Special Teams Volunteer Program

In 2010, the Dolphins started the first Volunteer Program in the NFL, called "Special Teams." This program helps the community with the help of Dolphins staff, players, and alumni. They offer services to families in need, partner with charities, and help at team events. Since it began, Special Teams has given over 250,000 hours of community service.

Team Mascots

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T. D. the mascot.

T.D.

"T.D." (which stands for "The Dolphin") is the official mascot of the Miami Dolphins. He was introduced on April 18, 1997. Fans helped choose his name in a contest.

Dolfan Denny

Denny Sym was a famous Dolphins fan who cheered on the team for 33 years. He led crowds in cheers from the team's first game in 1966 until 2000. He wore a special aqua and orange hat. Denny Sym passed away in 2007.

Flipper

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"Flipper" (a former mascot).

From 1966 to 1968, and again in the 1970s, a live dolphin named Flipper was part of the game-day experience at the Orange Bowl. He lived in a water tank and would jump to celebrate touchdowns and field goals. Flipper was later removed from the stadium due to costs and stress on the animal.

Radio and Television Coverage

The Dolphins have their own regional TV network that broadcasts preseason games and team shows. Regular season games are mostly shown on CBS-owned WFOR-TV in Miami. Some games are also shown on Fox's WSVN or NBC's WTVJ.

For radio, games are broadcast in English on WINZ (940 AM) and WBGG-FM (105.9 FM). You can also listen to games in Spanish on WNMA (1210 AM).

Famous Players and Coaches

Dolphins in the Pro Football Hall of Fame

The Dolphins have many players and one coach who are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. These are people who spent most of their careers with the Dolphins or made big contributions to the team.

Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame primarily as a Miami Dolphin
Jersey Number Retired
Miami Dolphins in the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Players
No. Name Position Season(s) Inducted
42 Paul Warfield WR 1970–1974 1983
39 Larry Csonka FB 1968–1974, 1979 1987
62 Jim Langer C 1970–1979 1987
12 Bob Griese QB 1967–1980 1990
66 Larry Little G 1969–1980 1993
57 Dwight Stephenson C 1980–1987 1998
85 Nick Buoniconti LB 1969–1974, 1976 2001
13 Dan Marino QB 1983–1999 2005
34 Thurman Thomas RB 2000 2007
88 Cris Carter WR 2002 2013
55 Junior Seau LB 2003–2005 2015
99 Jason Taylor DE 1997–2007, 2009, 2011 2017
54 Zach Thomas LB 1996–2007 2023
Coaches and Executives
Name Position Season(s) Inducted
Don Shula Head Coach 1970–1995 1997
Bill Parcells Executive VP of Football Operations 2008–2010 2013
Bobby Beathard Director of Player Personnel 1972–1977 2018
Jimmy Johnson Head Coach 1996–1999 2020
George Young Director of Personnel and Pro Scouting 1975–1978 2020

Retired Jersey Numbers

The Miami Dolphins have retired three jersey numbers to honor legendary players:

  • No. 12 for Bob Griese, retired in 1985.
  • No. 13 for Dan Marino, retired in 2000.
  • No. 39 for Larry Csonka, retired in 2002.
Miami Dolphins retired numbers
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Bob Griese
QB
1967–1980
Purdue
Dan Marino
QB
1983–1999
Pittsburgh
Larry Csonka
FB
1968-1974, 1979
Syracuse

Other numbers, like No. 54 for Zach Thomas and No. 99 for Jason Taylor, are not officially retired but are rarely used.

Individual Award Winners

Here are some of the major award winners from the Miami Dolphins:

NFL All-Decade and 100th Anniversary Teams

Several Dolphins players and coaches have been chosen for NFL All-Decade Teams or the special NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team. These teams honor the best players from different eras of the NFL. Bold means they are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Pro Bowl Selections

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Hall of Fame QB Dan Marino.
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Hall of Fame DE Jason Taylor.
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Hall of Fame LB Zach Thomas.

Many Dolphins players have been chosen for the Pro Bowl, an all-star game for the best players in the NFL. Here are players who have been selected at least three times. Bold means they are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Miami Dolphins Pro Bowl selections
No. of Pro Bowls Player Position Tenure Pro Bowl years
9 Marino, DanDan Marino QB 1983–1999 1983–1987, 1991–1992, 1994–1995
8 Griese, BobBob Griese QB 1967–1980 1967–1968, 1970–1971, 1973–1974, 1977–1978
7 Thomas, ZachZach Thomas LB 1996–2007 1999–2003, 2005–2006
7 Webb, RichmondRichmond Webb OT 1990–2000 1990–1996
6 Kuechenberg, BobBob Kuechenberg G 1970–1984 1974–1975, 1977–1978, 1982–1983
6 Langer, JimJim Langer C 1970–1979 1973–1978
6 Taylor, JasonJason Taylor DE 1997–2007, 2009, 2011 2000, 2002, 2004–2007
5 Baumhower, BobBob Baumhower DT 1977–1986 1979, 1981–1984
5 Clayton, MarkMark Clayton WR 1983–1992 1984–1986, 1988, 1991
5 Csonka, LarryLarry Csonka FB 1968–1974, 1979 1970–1974
5 Little, LarryLarry Little G 1969–1980 1969, 1971–1974
5 Offerdahl, JohnJohn Offerdahl LB 1986–1993 1986–1990
5 Scott, JakeJake Scott S 1970–1975 1971–1975
5 Stanfill, BillBill Stanfill DE 1969–1976 1969, 1971–1974
5 Stephenson, DwightDwight Stephenson C 1980–1987 1983–1987
5 Wake, CameronCameron Wake DE 2009–2018 2010, 2012–2014, 2016
5 Warfield, PaulPaul Warfield WR 1970–1974 1970–1974
4 Howard, XavienXavien Howard CB 2016–2023 2018, 2020–2022
4 Long, JakeJake Long OT 2008–2012 2008–2011
4 Madison, SamSam Madison CB 1997–2005 1999–2002
4 Newman, EdEd Newman DE 1973–1984 1981–1984
3 Anderson, DickDick Anderson S 1968-1977 1971–1973
3 Buoniconti, NickNick Buoniconti LB 1969–1974, 1976 1969, 1972–1973
3 Cox, BryanBryan Cox LB 1991–1995 1992, 1994–1995
3 Duper, MarkMark Duper WR 1982–1992 1983–1984, 1986
3 Grimes, BrentBrent Grimes CB 2013–2015 2013–2015
3 Landry, JarvisJarvis Landry WR 2014–2017 2015–2017
3 Marion, BrockBrock Marion S 1998–2003 2000, 2002–2003
3 Morris, MercuryMercury Morris RB 1969–1975 1971–1973
3 Pouncey, MikeMike Pouncey WR 2011–2017 2013–2015
3 Sims, KeithKeith Sims G 1990–1997 1993–1995
3 Surtain, PatrickPatrick Surtain CB 1998–2004 2002–2004

50 Greatest Players

In 2015, the Dolphins honored their 50 greatest players in team history. These players were chosen by South Florida media and Dolphins fans. Bold means they are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Dan Marino on the Honor Roll with his two "Marks Brothers" WRs Mark Clayton and Mark Duper.
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Hall of Famers Zach Thomas & Jason Taylor on the Honor Roll.
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Hall of Famers Larry Little and Dwight Stephenson, on the Honor Roll, along with Bob Kuechenberg and Richmond Webb.

Miami Dolphins Honor Roll

The Miami Dolphins Honor Roll is a special display at Hard Rock Stadium. It celebrates former players, coaches, and owners who made big contributions to the team. Each person has a sign with their name. For example, Don Shula's sign has the number 347, which is his record number of NFL coaching wins. Dan Marino's sign includes his career passing stats. Hall of Fame members have a special logo next to their names.

In 1992, the "1972 Undefeated Team" was added to the Honor Roll. Later, a special "1972 Perfect Season Team 17–0" display was created in a corner of the stadium.

Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Jersey Number Retired

The people on the Honor Roll as of 2024 include:

Miami Dolphins Honor Roll
No. Name Position(s) Years with club Inducted
Joe Robbie Owner/Founder 1966–1989 1990
39 Larry Csonka FB 1968–1974, 1979
12 Bob Griese QB 1967–1980
62 Jim Langer C 1970–1979
42 Paul Warfield WR 1970–1974
85 Nick Buoniconti LB 1969–1974, 1976 1991
1972 Undefeated Team 1992
66 Larry Little G 1969–1980 1993
57 Dwight Stephenson C 1980–1987 1994
67 Bob Kuechenberg G 1970–1984 1995
347 Don Shula Head Coach 1970–1995 1996
89 Nat Moore WR 1974–1986 1999
13 420 * 61,361 * Dan Marino * 8,358 * 4,967 QB 1983–1999 2000
83 Mark Clayton WR 1983–1992 2003
85 Mark Duper WR 1982–1992
40 Dick Anderson S 1968–1977 2006
78 Richmond Webb OT 1990–2000
73 Bob Baumhower DT 1977–1986 2008
75 Doug Betters DE 1978–1987
13 Jake Scott S 1970–1975 2010
84 Bill Stanfill DE 1969–1976
88 Jim Mandich TE
Radio Broadcaster
1970–1977
1992–2004, 2007–2010
2011
Bill Arnsparger Defensive Coordinator 1970–1973, 1976–1983 2012
Super Bowl VII Team
1972 Perfect Season Team 17–0
Super Bowl VIII Team
UPDATED
1992 Inductee
99 Jason Taylor DE 1997–2007, 2009, 2011
54 Zach Thomas LB 1996–2007
56 John Offerdahl LB 1986–1993 2013
75 Manny Fernandez DT 1968–1975 2014
95 Tim Bowens DT 1994–2004 2024

Joe Robbie Alumni Plaza Walk of Fame

Joe Robbie (Plaza)
A statue of the original founder/owner of the Miami Dolphins from 1966 to 1989, Joe Robbie, at the Joe Robbie Alumni Plaza Walk of Fame.

The Joe Robbie Alumni Plaza Walk of Fame was created in 2011. It honors the best Miami Dolphins alumni, including Hall of Famers, Honor Roll members, and other important players and community leaders. The "Walk of Fame" is at the north end of Hard Rock Stadium. It features a life-size bronze statue of Joe Robbie, who founded and owned the Dolphins. Bold means they are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The inductees as of 2018 are:

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