The Best Miami Dolphins Not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame (Offense)

March 8, 2011   ·   JW Nix   ·   Jump to comments

When the Miami Dolphins joined the American Football League in 1966, their fans were surely not prepared for this expansion team to become a powerhouse in just five seasons.
Yet, that is exactly what happened.
George Wilson was the first head coach in Dolphins history. He had won four championships as a player and coached the Detroit Lions to their last NFL title to date.
Though his teams went 15-39 in his four years, Wilson's drafts with player personnel director Joe Thomas were crucial in building the Dolphins dynasty.
Hall of Famers Bob Griese and Larry Csonka, along with Dolphins legends like Dick Anderson, Jim Kiick, Mercury Morris, Bill Stanfill, Bob Heinz, Doug Crusan, Lloyd Mumphord, Howard Twilley and Larry Seiple, were all selected during Wilson's tenure.
Miami also made trades to acquire Hall of Famer Larry Little and Nick Buoniconti during this time, while picking up key free agents like Manny Fernandez and Norm Evans.
But owner ...

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