📸 1972 Perfect Season: Week 5 vs San Diego Chargers
The Miami Dolphins earned their first 5-0 start after defeating the San Diego Chargers at the Miami Orange Bowl on October 15, 1972 by a score of 24-10.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Earl Morrall (15) under center during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 15th, 1972 in Miami, FL. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins defensive back Lloyd Mumphord (26) during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 15th, 1972 in Miami, FL. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Earl Morrall (15) during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 15th, 1972 in Miami, FL. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Earl Morrall (15) during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 15th, 1972 in Miami, FL. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Earl Morrall (15) during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 15th, 1972 in Miami, FL. (Miami Dolphins)
General view of Orange Bowl during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 15th, 1972 in Miami, FL. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 15th, 1972 in Miami, FL. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins runningback Mercury Morris (22) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 15th, 1972 in Miami, FL. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins runningback Larry Csonka (39) during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 15th, 1972 in Miami, FL. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) goes down with an ankle injury during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 15th, 1972 in Miami, FL. (Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Paul Warfield (42) makes a catch for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 15th, 1972 in Miami, FL. (Miami Dolphins)
Image from an NFL football game between the San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 15, 1972 at the Orange Bowl in Miami. The Dolphins defeated the Chargers 24-10. (Allen Photography/Miami Dolphins)
Image from an NFL football game between the San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 15, 1972 at the Orange Bowl in Miami. The Dolphins defeated the Chargers 24-10. (Allen Photography/Miami Dolphins)
Image from an NFL football game between the San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 15, 1972 at the Orange Bowl in Miami. The Dolphins defeated the Chargers 24-10. (Allen Photography/Miami Dolphins)
Image from an NFL football game between the San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 15, 1972 at the Orange Bowl in Miami. The Dolphins defeated the Chargers 24-10. (Allen Photography/Miami Dolphins)
Image from an NFL football game between the San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 15, 1972 at the Orange Bowl in Miami. The Dolphins defeated the Chargers 24-10. (Allen Photography/Miami Dolphins)
Image from an NFL football game between the San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 15, 1972 at the Orange Bowl in Miami. The Dolphins defeated the Chargers 24-10. (Allen Photography/Miami Dolphins)
Image from an NFL football game between the San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 15, 1972 at the Orange Bowl in Miami. The Dolphins defeated the Chargers 24-10. (Allen Photography/Miami Dolphins)
Image from an NFL football game between the San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 15, 1972 at the Orange Bowl in Miami. The Dolphins defeated the Chargers 24-10. (Allen Photography/Miami Dolphins)
Image from an NFL football game between the San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 15, 1972 at the Orange Bowl in Miami. The Dolphins defeated the Chargers 24-10. (Allen Photography/Miami Dolphins)
Image from an NFL football game between the San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 15, 1972 at the Orange Bowl in Miami. The Dolphins defeated the Chargers 24-10. (Allen Photography/Miami Dolphins)
