List of Miami Dolphins in the Pro Football Hall of Fame information
The list of inductees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame includes players, coaches, and contributors (e.g., owners and team or league officials) who have "made outstanding contributions to professional football". The "charter" class of seventeen was selected in 1963.[1]
As of 2023, 18 inductees have played for, coached, or contributed to the Miami Dolphins.[2]
Zach Thomas was the most recent Dolphin selected.
According to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, 11 of these men made the major part of their primary contribution to the Miami Dolphins.[3] Six more spent a minor portion of their career with the Dolphins, and Bill Parcells held an administrative position after his coaching career.
Hall of Famers with a had a significant portion of their career with the Dolphins
Miami Dolphins
Inductee
Class
Position
Seasons
Major part of Primary Contribution[3]
Bobby Beathard
2018
Player Personnel Director
1972–1977
Noted for his adept ability to recognize talent through a career that lasted more than three decades. Served as scout for Chiefs and Falcons before joining the Dolphins in 1972. He was an integral part of Miami's two Super Bowl wins. His major impact was as General Manager for the Redskins.
Nick Buoniconti
2001
1969–1974 1976
Thirteenth-round AFL draft pick, 1962 but made starting lineup with Patriots. Five AFL All-Star Games with Patriots, one with Dolphins. Two Pro Bowls after merger. Leader on Miami's "No-Name Defense". Played in three Super Bowls, including the "Perfect" 17-0 squad. First-team All-AFL/AFC eight times. Named to All-Time AFL team, 1969. Also had major impact for the Boston Patriots
Cris Carter
2013
Wide Receiver
2002
Minnesota Vikings
Larry Csonka
1987
Fullback
1968–1974 1979
No. 1 draft pick, 1968. Powerful runner. Only 21 fumbles in 1,891 carries. Over 1,000 yards rushing three seasons. Four-time All-AFC, Five Pro Bowls. MVP in Super Bowl VIII. Made comeback with 1979 Dolphins.
Bob Griese
1990
Quarterback
1967–1980
No. 1 draft pick, 1967. Led ball-control offense. Super Bowl VII win capped the "Perfect" season. QB for three AFC titles, also Super Bowl VIII win. NFL Player of the Year, 1971. All-Pro twice, All-AFC three times. Two AFL All-Star games, six AFC-NFC Pro Bowls. Career Record: 25,092 yards, 192 TDs, 77.1 rating passing; 994 yards, 7 TDs rushing
Jimmy Johnson
2020
Coach
1996–1999
Dallas Cowboys
Jim Langer
1987
Offensive Lineman
1970–1979
Signed as free agent, 1970. Played every offensive down in perfect 1972 season, and only had help on three of 500 blocking assignments. First-team All-Pro four times; All-AFC five straight years. Three AFC title games, three Super Bowls, six Pro Bowls
Larry Little
1993
Guard
1969–1980
Free-agent signee with 1967 Chargers. Traded to Miami, 1969. Won starting right guard job. Excellent as pulling guard on sweeps. Outstanding pass blocker. All-Pro six years. Five-time Pro Bowls. Started in three Super Bowls
Dan Marino
2005
Quarterback
1983–1999
At retirement, was the most prolific passer in NFL history – Career statistics: 4,967 completions, 8,358 attempts for 61,361 yards, 420 touchdowns, all records at the time. First player ever to pass for 5,000 yards in a season. Had then-record 48 TDs, 1984. Thirteen 3,000-yard seasons. First or second-team All-Pro eight times. Elected to nine Pro Bowls
Bill Parcells
2013
Executive Vice President of Football Operations
2008-2010
New York Giants as a Coach
Junior Seau
2015
Linebacker
2003–2005
San Diego Chargers
Don Shula
1997
Coach
1970–1995
Most wins of any coach in NFL history. Regular-season record: 328-156-6, .676. Overall record: 347-173-6, .665. First head coaching job at age 33. Seven straight winning seasons with Colts. Only 2 losing seasons in 26 years in Miami. Coached in six Super Bowls. Won Super Bowls VII, VIII. Coached only 17-0 perfect season in NFL history, 1972. Played seven season as defensive back/halfback with Browns, Colts, Redskins.
Dwight Stephenson
1998
Center
1980–1987
Great blocker with quick charge off snap. Best center of his time. All-Pro, All-AFC five straight years, 1983-1987. Five consecutive Pro Bowls. Starting center in Super Bowls XVII, XIX and 1982, 1984, 1985 AFC championship games. Dolphins' offensive captain.
Jason Taylor
2017
Defensive End
1997–2007 2009, 2011
Registered double-digit sack totals six times over eight seasons (2000-07). Defensive player of the year, 2006. Led NFL with career-high 18.5 sacks, 2002. Career Statistics: 139.5 sacks; 8 interceptions for 110 yards and 3 touchdowns. League record-tying 29 opponents fumbles recovered; NFL record six touchdowns on fumble recoveries, and three safeties. Voted to six Pro Bowls. First-team All-Pro three times. Named to NFL’s All-Decade Team Of The 2000s.
Thurman Thomas
2007
Running Back
2000
Buffalo Bills
Zach Thomas
2023
Linebacker
1996–2007
Registered 10 seasons of 100+ Combined Tackles out of 12 years with Dolphins. AFC Defensive Rookie of the year of 1996. Career Statistics: 1,734 combined tackles; 20.5 sacks; 17 interceptions for 170 yards and 4 touchdowns. Voted to seven Pro Bowls. First-team All-Pro five times. Second-team All-Pro twice. Two-Time NFL LB of the Year. Named to NFL’s All-Decade Team Of The 2000s.
Paul Warfield
1983
Wide Receiver
1970–1974
Cleveland star before 1970 trade to Miami. Opened up Dolphins ball control offense. Precise pattern runner, excellent blocker. Career 427 passes, 8,565 yards, 85 touchdowns. Amazing 20.1-yard per catch average. Elected to eight Pro Bowls. Also had major impact with the Cleveland Browns
George Young
2020
Director of player personnel
1975–1978
New York Giants as General manager
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^"Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinees". Retrieved 18 October 2017.
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