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A contest was held in 1965 to find the name of the new Miami franchise for the American Football League. 19,843 entries were submitted with over a thousand different names. A dozen finalists were screened through by a seven-member committee made up of the local media, names considered included the Mariners, Marauders, Mustangs, Missiles, Moons, Sharks, and Suns. The winning name, "Dolphins," was submitted by 622 entrants. Mrs. Robert Swanson of West Miami won lifetime passes to Dolphin games when her nickname entry successfully predicted the winner and score of the 1965 football game between Notre Dame and the University of Miami, a scoreless tie.
A contest was held in 1965 to find the name of the new Miami franchise for the American Football League. 19,843 entries were submitted with over a thousand different names. A dozen finalists were screened through by a seven-member committee made up of the local media, names considered included the Mariners, Marauders, Mustangs, Missiles, Moons, Sharks, and Suns. The winning name, "Dolphins," was submitted by 622 entrants. Mrs. Robert Swanson of West Miami won lifetime passes to Dolphin games when her nickname entry successfully predicted the winner and score of the 1965 football game between Notre Dame and the University of Miami, a scoreless tie.
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Where is the Dolphins Stadium?
Location: 2269 Dan Marino Boulevard Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
What is the name of the Dolphins football team home?
The Miami Dolphins team home is Dolphins Stadium. The stadium went by other names: Pro Player Stadium (1997-2004) and Joe Robbie Stadium (1987-1996).
Where do the American football dolphins play?
The American football team the Miami Dolphins play their home games in Miami, Florida.
What stadium the the Miami Dolphins play in their first season?
The Orange Bowl.
What is the location of the stadium belonging to the Miami Dolphins?
The home of the Miami Dolphins better known as Dolphin Stadium is located in the great state of Florida. The exact address is: 2269 N.W. 199th Street, Miami Gardens, Florida, 33056. The Stadium's official name is Sun Life Stadium.
Why are Miami dolphins called the Miami dolphins?
When the Dolphins Franchise was founded they made a contest where everyone could suggest a name... Dolphins won over Sharks, Suns and Mariners. The Woman who suggested Dolphins won a lifelong seasonticket!
What Miami hotels are closest to the Dolphins football stadium?
Gansevoort South Hotel and Spa, Miami Marriott Hotel Biscayne Bay, Royal Palm in South Beach are some of the hotels near the Dolphins Football Stadium
What state is the dolphins?
The Miami Dolphins are from Miami, Florida.
Who played the Miami Dolphins on September 21 2008?
They played the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. The Dolphins won 38-13.
What is the hometown of the Miami Dolphins?
it is the name, Miami is the hometown of the MIAMI dolphins
How many different names did Miami Dolphins stadium have?
Sun Life Stadium (previously known as Joe Robbie Stadium, Pro Player Park, Pro Player Stadium, Dolphin Stadium, Dolphins Stadium, and, most recently, Land Shark Stadium
When was Miami Dolphins created?
Miami Dolphins was created in 1966.
