The Miami Dolphins Ring of Honor is a ring around the second tier at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, which honors former players, coaches, contributors, and officials who have made significant contributions to the Miami Dolphins franchise.
The Miami Dolphins Ring of Honor was started on September 16, 1990, with its first inductee being the owner/founder of the Miami Dolphins: Joe Robbie, who died one year prior to his induction.
Since then, 23 players, and two coaches have been inducted into the Ring of Honor, along with a special induction to honor the 1972 Undefeated Team, which was inducted in 1992 at the 20th anniversary. Inductions included a special "four individual" induction in 1990 to honor the first four Miami Dolphins Hall of Famers of Csonka, Langer, Griese, and Warfield.
There have also been special "dual" inductions: In 2003, the "Marks Brothers" of WRs Mark Clayton and Mark Duper were inducted. In 2008, a special "dual" induction honored two members of the famed "Killer B's" defense with DT Bob Baumhower and DE Doug Betters. In 2010, a "dual" induction of two defensive stars on Miami's 1972 undefeated team - S Jake Scott and DE Bill Stanfill - were inducted. In 2012, a special "dual" induction of two all-time Dolphin fan-favorites, defensive stars from the mid-late 1990s/early 2000s - LB Zach Thomas and DE Jason Taylor - were also inducted.
In 1992 at the 20th anniversary, Miami's "1972 Undefeated Team" was enshrined into the Ring of Honor. At the 40th anniversary, which enshrined former defensive coordinator Bill Arnsparger into the Ring of Honor, his name went on the Ring of Honor where the "1972 Undefeated Team" inductee previously and originally was enshrined, and an updated "1972 Perfect Season Team 17-0" inductee was put into one corner of Hard Rock Stadium with special placards of Super Bowl VII and Super Bowl VIII included next to it on each side.
In 2024, the name was switched from the Honor Roll to the Ring of Honor.
Miami Dolphins Ring of Honor inductees are chosen by current members of the Ring of Honor, as well as current franchise officials.
Inductees Name Number Position Years With Club Date of Induction Joe Robbie Founder and Owner 1966–1989 September 16, 1990 Larry Csonka 39 ^ FB 1968–1974, 1979 November 19, 1990 Bob Griese 12 ^ QB 1967–1980 November 19, 1990 Jim Langer 62 C 1970–1979 November 19, 1990 Paul Warfield 42 WR 1970–1974 November 19, 1990 Nick Buoniconti 85 LB 1969–1974, 1976 November 18, 1991 1972 undefeated team November 16, 1992 Larry Little 66 G 1969–1980 December 16, 1993 Dwight Stephenson 57 C 1980–1987 December 12, 1994 Bob Kuechenberg 67 G 1970–1984 December 15, 1995 Don Shula 347 (number of career coaching wins) Head coach 1970–1995 November 25, 1996 Nat Moore 89 WR 1974–1986 December 5, 1999 Dan Marino 13 ^ QB 1983–1999 September 17, 2000 Mark Clayton 83 WR 1983–1992 December 15, 2003 Mark Duper 85 WR 1982–1992 December 15, 2003 Dick Anderson 40 S 1968–1977 December 3, 2006 Richmond Webb 78 OT 1990–2000 December 25, 2006 Bob Baumhower 73 DT 1977–1986 December 14, 2008 Doug Betters 75 DE 1978–1987 December 14, 2008 Jake ScottJake Scott Bill Stanfill named to Miami Dolphins Honor Roll 13 S 1970–1975 November 18, 2010 Bill Stanfill 84 DE 1969–1976 November 18, 2010 Jim Mandich 88 TE and Radio Broadcaster 1970–1977 / 1992–2004, 2007-2010 December 4, 2011 Jason Taylor 99 DE 1997–2007, 2009, 2011 October 14, 2012 Zach Thomas 54 LB 1996-2007 October 14, 2012 Bill Arnsparger Defensive Coordinator 1970-19731976-1983 December 16, 2012 Updated 1992 inductee: Super Bowl VII | 1972 Perfect Season Team 17-0 | Super Bowl VIII December 16, 2012 John Offerdahl 56 LB 1986-1993 October 31, 2013 Manny Fernandez 75 DT 1968-1975 December 21, 2014 Tim Bowens 95 DT 1994-2004 October 27, 2024 ^ Jersey Number Retired Bold indicates those enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
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