The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based in the metropolitan area of Miami, Florida. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as part of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) East division. The franchise was established on August 15, 1965, and began playing their home games at Hard Rock Stadium since its opening in 1987.
Throughout their history, the Dolphins have won two Super Bowl championships—VII and VIII—under legendary coach Don Shula, who served from 1970 to 1995. The team has also made five appearances in total for this prestigious event, with notable players such as Dan Marino, Larry Csonka, and Bob Griese, among others, contributing significantly to these achievements.
In recent years, however, they have struggled to replicate past success due to various factors, including injuries and inconsistent performances by key players. This has resulted in missing out on playoffs several times over the last decade or so. Despite this setback, fans remain optimistic about future prospects, especially after some promising offseason moves that could turn things around for them soon enough!