1969 Miami Dolphins season

The 1969 Miami Dolphins season was the team's fourth season, and their final season in the American Football League (AFL). This was the final season for George Wilson as head coach, as Don Shula was hired next season and coached the team for the next 25 seasons until 1995. The team looked to improve on their 5–8–1 record from 1968. However, the Dolphins struggled from the season's start, losing their first 3 games before tying the Oakland Raiders and losing their next 2 games to start the season 0–5–1. After their week 7 win over the Buffalo Bills, the Dolphins would end the season with a 3–10–1 record. Their week 10 loss to the Buffalo Bills would be the last time the Dolphins lost to the Bills until 1980, as the Dolphins won 20 straight against Buffalo from 1970–1979. This became known as "The Streak", as it set an NFL record for the longest winning streak for one team against one opponent, which, as of 2023, is still an NFL record that has not been seriously threatened.

1969 Miami Dolphins season
Head coachGeorge Wilson
Home fieldMiami Orange Bowl
Results
Record3–10–1
Division place5th AFL Eastern
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Pro Bowlers5
DE Bill Stanfill
G Larry Little
RB Jim Kiick
C Tom Goode
LB Nick Buoniconti

The Dolphins would not have another losing season until the 1976 Season.

Offseason

Common draft
Main article: 1969 NFL draft
1969 Miami Dolphins draft
Round Pick Player Position College Notes
1 11 Bill Stanfill *  Defensive end Georgia
      Made roster    *   Made at least one Pro Bowl during career

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Personnel

Staff
1969 Miami Dolphins staff
Front office

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

 Defensive coaches



Roster
1969 Miami Dolphins final roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

 Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

 Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

 Reserve lists
  • 24 Jack Clancy WR (IRTooltip Injured reserve)


Rookies in italics

Regular season

Schedule
Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Attendance Recap
1 September 14 at Cincinnati Bengals L 21–27 0–1 Nippert Stadium 24,487 Recap
2 September 20 at Oakland Raiders L 17–20 0–2 Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum 48,477 Recap
3 September 28 at Houston Oilers L 10–20 0–3 Houston Astrodome 40,387 Recap
4 October 4 Oakland Raiders T 20–20 0–3–1 Miami Orange Bowl 32,668 Recap
5 October 11 San Diego Chargers L 14–21 0–4–1 Miami Orange Bowl 33,073 Recap
6 October 19 at Kansas City Chiefs L 10–17 0–5–1 Municipal Stadium 47,038 Recap
7 October 26 Buffalo Bills W 24–6 1–5–1 Miami Orange Bowl 39,194 Recap
8 November 2 at New York Jets L 31–34 1–6–1 Shea Stadium 60,793 Recap
9 November 9 at Boston Patriots W 17–16 2–6–1 Alumni Stadium 10,665 Recap
10 November 16 at Buffalo Bills L 3–28 2–7–1 War Memorial Stadium 32,334 Recap
11 November 23 Houston Oilers L 7–32 2–8–1 Miami Orange Bowl 27,114 Recap
12 November 30 Boston Patriots L 23–38 2–9–1 Tampa Stadium 27,179 Recap
13 December 7 Denver Broncos W 27–24 3–9–1 Miami Orange Bowl 24,972 Recap
14 December 14 New York Jets L 9–27 3–10–1 Miami Orange Bowl 42,148 Recap
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Standings
AFL Eastern Division
W L T PCT DIV PF PA STK
New York Jets 1040.7148–0353269W2
Houston Oilers 662.5005–3278279W1
Boston Patriots 4100.2863–5266316L2
Buffalo Bills 4100.2862–6230359L2
Miami Dolphins 3101.2312–6233332L1

Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings of the AFL.

References
  1. "1969 Miami Dolphins draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
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