📸 Visual History | Shula Bowl I
The Miami Dolphins are gearing up to take on the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday, October 11, 2026. Check out historic selects from the first "Shula Bowl" on October 2, 1994 when Don and David Shula became the first father-son head coach duo to face off in league history. Don led the Miami Dolphins to a 23-7 victory over David and the Bengals.
Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula (left) and his son Cincinnati Bengals head coach David Shula (right) greet each other before an NFL football game, Sunday, October 2nd, 1994 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dave Cross/Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino (13) in action during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, October 2nd, 1994 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dave Cross/Miami Dolphins)
Fans display a sign referencing Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula and his son Cincinnati Bengals head coach David Shula during an NFL football game, Sunday, October 2nd, 1994 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dave Cross/Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino (13) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, October 2nd, 1994 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dave Cross/Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins defensive end Jeff Cross (91) pressures Cincinnati Bengals quarterback David Klingler (7) during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, October 2nd, 1994 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dave Cross/Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula (center) during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, October 2nd, 1994 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dave Cross/Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins runningback Bernie Parmalee (30) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker James Francis (50) during an NFL football game, Sunday, October 2nd, 1994 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dave Cross/Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins fullback Keith Byars (41) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, October 2nd, 1994 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dave Cross/Miami Dolphins)
Fans display signs referencing Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula and his son Cincinnati Bengals head coach David Shula during an NFL football game, Sunday, October 2nd, 1994 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dave Cross/Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins runningback Bernie Parmalee (30) runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Brett Wallerstedt (91) during an NFL football game, Sunday, October 2nd, 1994 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dave Cross/Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Irving Fryar (80) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, October 2nd, 1994 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dave Cross/Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins linebacker Bryan Cox (51) during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, October 2nd, 1994 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dave Cross/Miami Dolphins)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback David Klingler (7) is tackled by Miami Dolphins defensive end Marco Coleman (90) during an NFL football game, Sunday, October 2nd, 1994 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dave Cross/Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins fullback Keith Byars (41) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, October 2nd, 1994 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dave Cross/Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins defensive end Larry Webster (79) pressures Cincinnati Bengals quarterback David Klingler (7) during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, October 2nd, 1994 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dave Cross/Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino (13) during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, October 2nd, 1994 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dave Cross/Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins fullback Keith Byars (41) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, October 2nd, 1994 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dave Cross/Miami Dolphins)
Miami Dolphins fullback Keith Byars (41) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, October 2nd, 1994 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dave Cross/Miami Dolphins)
