Record 10–4 Playoff finish did not qualify Head coach Don Shula | Division place 2nd AFC East Start date 1977 Home field Miami Orange Bowl | |
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The 1977 Miami Dolphins season was the team's 12th as a member of the National Football League (NFL). The Dolphins improved upon their previous season's output of 6–8, winning ten games. After suffering their first losing season under Coach Don Shula, the Dolphins bounced back to finish 10-4. Bob Griese had a stellar year, despite being forced to wear thick eyeglasses due to a problem with his contacts. Griese whose season is highlighted by a six Touchdowns, 503-yard game in St. Louis against the Cardinals is named Player of the year by the Maxwell Club of Philadelphia. Despite the improvement, the team failed to qualify for the playoffs for the third straight season.
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