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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.
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What is the Australian swimming team name?
Dolphins
What is the name of the NFL team that plays in Miami?
Dolphins
Why is Florida football team called dolphins?
The name the Dolphins selected after a naming contest. A fan contest drew 19,843 entries to name the AFL expansion team. A total of 622 contestants suggested "Dolphins." Team owner Joe Robbie said he liked the name because, "The dolphin is one of the fastest and smartest creatures in the sea."
What is a good team name for blue team?
blue water dolphins , blue army , or blue bombs
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).
When was Dolphins cricket team created?
Dolphins cricket team was created in 2003.
What nfl team has five letters in their first name and the middle one is a?
Miami Dolphins
Which NFL team has a team song?
The Miami Dolphins!
What pro football team is marine mammals?
Miami dolphins
How do you spell Dolfions?
The marine mammals are "dolphins." (The NFL team is the Miami Dolphins.)
What NFL team did Nick Sabin coach?
Miami Dolphins
What football team does Austin mahone go for?
Miami Dolphins.
