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📸 1972 Perfect Season: Week 1 at Kansas City Chiefs

The Miami Dolphins kicked off their perfect season with a 20-10 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on September 17, 1972.

Miami Dolphins runningback Mercury Morris (22) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)
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Miami Dolphins runningback Mercury Morris (22) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)

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General view of Arrowhead Stadium during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)
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General view of Arrowhead Stadium during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) under center during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) under center during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) under cetner during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) under cetner during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) under center during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) under center during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)

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Miami Dolphins huddle up during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)
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Miami Dolphins huddle up during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) looks to throw during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) looks to throw during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)

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Miami Dolphins huddle up during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)
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Miami Dolphins huddle up during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)

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Miami Dolphins runningbacks Jim Kiick (21) and Larry Csonka (39) during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)
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Miami Dolphins runningbacks Jim Kiick (21) and Larry Csonka (39) during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) under center during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) under center during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) under center during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) under center during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)

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Miami Dolphins runningback Larry Csonka (39) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)
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Miami Dolphins runningback Larry Csonka (39) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)

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Miami Dolphins defensive end Vern Den Herder (83) during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)
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Miami Dolphins defensive end Vern Den Herder (83) during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)

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General view of Arrowhead Stadium before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)
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General view of Arrowhead Stadium before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)

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Miami Dolphins huddle up during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)
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Miami Dolphins huddle up during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)

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Miami Dolphins during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)
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Miami Dolphins during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)

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Miami Dolphins runningback Mercury Morris (22) during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)
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Miami Dolphins runningback Mercury Morris (22) during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17th, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. (Miami Dolphins)

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