📸 1972 Perfect Season: Week 16 AFC Championship at Pittsburgh Steelers
On New Years Eve 1972, the Miami Dolphins defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers, 21-17, at Three Rivers stadium to advance to Super Bowl VII.
Miami Dolphins runningback Jim Kiick (21) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) hands off to runningback Jim Kiick (21) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins runningback Jim Kiick (21) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins runningback Jim Kiick (21) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Earl Morrall (15) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins runningback Mercury Morris (22) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins runningback Larry Csonka (39) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Earl Morrall (15) and guard Bob Kuechenberg (67) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins runningback Mercury Morris (22) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Earl Morrall (15) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Earl Morrall (15) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins kicker Garo Yepremian (1) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins tight end Larru Seiple (20) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Earl Morrall (15) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Earl Morrall (15) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
General view of Three Rivers Stadium during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins runningback Mercury Morris (22) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins runningback Mercury Morris (22) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins tight end Larru Seiple (20) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins runningback Larry Csonka (39) and guard Larry Little (66) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins runningback Larry Csonka (39) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins defensive back Curtis Johnson (45) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins runningback Jim Kiick (21) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins runningback Jim Kiick (21) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins runningback Jim Kiick (21) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Defense during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Dec. 31st, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Miami Dolphins)
