The 1971 Miami Dolphins defeat the reigning champions, Baltimore Colts, to earn their first Super Bowl appearance. Coach Don McCafferty vs Coach Don Shula, Johnny Unitas vs Bob Griese, Don McCaulley vs Jim Kiick, Eddie Hinton vs Paul Warfield. This Baltimore Colts team had four Hall of Famers: QB Johnny Unitas, TE John Mackey, LB Ted Hendricks, and Assistant Coach George Young. In addition, the team boasted these star players: Tom Matte, Don Nottingham, Earl Morrall, Rick Volk, Mike Curtis, Ray May, Fred Miller, and Bubba Smith. The Dolphins had seven who entered the HOF: WR Paul Warfield, FB Larry Csonka, C Jim Langer, QB Bob Griese, OG Larry Little, and LB Nick Buoniconti. In addition, the team boasted these star players: Mercury Morris, Larry Seiple, Howard Twilley, Marv Fleming, Jim Mandich, Jake Scott, Bill Stanfill, Manny Fernandez, Dick Anderson, Tim Foley, Curtis Johnson, Doug Swift, and Bob Matheson.
