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1973

O.J. Simpson Makes History: First NFL Player to Rush for 2,000 Yards

December 16, 1973 37

Fred Dryer Makes History: First NFL Player with Two Safeties in One Game

October 21, 1973 40

Johnny Unitas Makes History: First QB to Surpass 40,000 Passing Yards

September 30, 1973 39

O.J. Simpson Shatters Record: 250-Yard Rushing Explosion vs. Patriots

September 16, 1973 40

Dolphins Finish Perfect Season, Beat Redskins 14–7

January 14, 1973 59

Perfect Season Complete: Dolphins Finish 17–0 with Super Bowl VII Win

January 14, 1973 41

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