The Miami Dolphins organization and the 1972 perfect season team were inducted into the St. Thomas University’s Bobcat Sports Hall of Fame at the recent seventh annual Stone Crab Dinner for Athletics at the Fernandez Family Center for Leadership and Wellness on the college’s campus.
Former all-pro safety Dick Anderson, a member of the 1972 Dolphins, the only undefeated team in NFL history, accepted the Hall of Fame award on behalf of the Dolphins organization.
In addition to Anderson, other former Dolphin players were attendance including Larry Ball (1972-74, 1977-78), Mark Duper (1982-92), Roy Foster (1982-90), Jon Giesler (1978-88), Bob Kuechenberg (1970-84), and Ed Newman (1973-84).
The Miami Dolphins were inducted into the Bobcat Sports Hall of Fame in commemoration of the franchise's 50th anniversary.
The Dolphins held their training camp on the campus of St. Thomas University from 1970 until 1992.
Led by their legendary coach Don Shula in 23 seasons, the Dolphins won 229 regular-season games, went to the NFL playoffs 14 times, made five Super Bowl appearance and won two Super Bowls, including the 1972 perfect season.
The Dolphins organization has been a constant partner for STU's Sports Administration program, which has produced thousands of professionals worldwide throughout the sports industry, including alumnus that have gone on to work for the Dolphins front office.
The Don Shula Scholarship was also established and continues to this day, benefiting St. Thomas University’s student-athletes who major in Sports Administration.