Okay, so, I’ve been digging into some old-school NFL stuff lately, and I got totally hooked on the 1982 Miami Dolphins. That was the year they made it to the Super Bowl, right? So I decided to put together the roster from that season, and let me tell you, it was a trip down memory lane.
First, I scoured the internet to gather information. I hit up a bunch of different websites, reading through old articles and whatever stats I could find. I started compiling a list of all the players who were on the team that year.
Then, I dove into the details. I looked up each player, one by one, trying to get a feel for their careers. I checked out their positions, where they went to college, and any notable things they did during the season.
- Quarterbacks, man, they had David Woodley and Don Strock. Woodley was the starter, but Strock was a solid backup.
- Running backs? They had Andra Franklin, Tony Nathan, and a few others. They were a strong group, always grinding out those tough yards.
- Wide receivers – now we are talking. Mark Duper and Mark Clayton, the “Marks Brothers.” Those two were electric. And they had Duriel Harris too, he was a reliable target.
- Tight ends, they had a couple of guys, but it was mostly Bruce Hardy getting the snaps.
- The offensive line was anchored by Dwight Stephenson. That dude was a beast, a future Hall of Famer.
- On the defensive side, the “Killer B’s” were something else. Bob Baumhower, Kim Bokamper, Doug Betters, and the rest. They were a fierce unit.
- Linebackers like A.J. Duhe and Earnie Rhone, they were tackling machines.
- And in the secondary, guys like Don McNeal and the Blackwood brothers, Glenn and Lyle, were making plays all over the field.
After I gathered all the players and their info, I started putting it all together. I made a simple list, just their names and positions. Then I added some more details, like their experience and where they came from.
I kept refining my roster, double-checking everything to make sure it was accurate. It took some time, but finally, I had a complete 1982 Miami Dolphins roster. It wasn’t just a list of names; it felt like I had brought that team back to life, at least on paper.
It was really cool to see how the team was built, the mix of veterans and younger guys. You could see why they were so successful that year. That was a tough, well-rounded team. I don’t know what you guys think, but I think that is pretty awesome.
