Northern Ohio natives abound in the first-round matchup vs Cleveland; Paul Warfield and Don Shula among them. The coach and the star WR both end the day happy as the Dolphins rally past the Browns at the Orange Bowl. From the critical blocked punt to Jim Kiick’s winning score, the game is recalled by Josh Lewin with help from Warfield, Charlie Babb, Doug Swift and many more.

Veteran NFL broadcaster Josh Lewin is joined by nearly two dozen players from the 1972 Dolphins, as the league’s only “Perfect Season” is lovingly recalled in great detail. Hear stories from the locker room from the guys who were part of it all, from Griese and Csonka to Anderson and Fernandez. The 17-episode podcast will go game by game, all the way to 17-0. New episodes drop each week of the 2022 regular season. Happy 50th anniversary!

<p>Veteran NFL broadcaster Josh Lewin is joined by nearly two dozen players from the 1972 Dolphins, as the league’s only “Perfect Season” is lovingly recalled in great detail. Hear stories from the locker room from the guys who were part of it all, from Griese and Csonka to Anderson and Fernandez. The 17-episode podcast will go game by game, all the way to 17-0. New episodes drop each week of the 2022 regular season. Happy 50th anniversary!</p>

Perfect Season

Game 15: Miami 20 Cleveland 14 (playoffs)

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In a game that featured “Garo’s Gaffe,” only three scores, and a monster game from Manny Fernandez, the Dolphins take down Washington and claim their first Super Bowl title. Josh Lewin travels back in time to the LA Coliseum recalling all the key plays (and the Great Alligator Caper, explained in full by Fernandez.) Other guests include Larry Csonka, Mercury Morris, Bob Griese and Paul Warfield.

Game 17: Miami 14 Washington 7 (Super Bowl)

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Larry Seiple’s daring fake punt is the catalyst as the Dolphins rally in Pittsburgh. A key QB change at halftime, Larry Little outdueling Mean Joe Greene and Jake Scott’s takedown of Terry Bradshaw are other key elements, all recalled by Josh Lewin and special guests Howard Kindig, Eddie Jenkins, Paul Warfield and more. On to the Super Bowl!

Game 16: Miami 21 @Pittsburgh 16 (AFC Championship)

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A second shutout of the rival Colts means a perfect 14-0 regular season finish. The interior of the Dolphins offensive line is discussed in detail, and the controversy begins: Who should quarterback the team in the playoffs, Bob Griese or Earl Morral? Josh Lewin is joined by Greise, Doug Crusan, Paul Warfield and others, recalling the late December excitement.

Game 14: Miami 16 Baltimore 0

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Game 15: Miami 20 Cleveland 14 (playoffs)

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