Dolphins Retired Jerseys
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Last Updated: 08/29/18 DOLPHINS RETIRED JERSEYS BOB GRIESE #12 Bob Griese’s No. 12 jersey became the first Dolphin number to be retired, on May 6, 1982, in ceremonies at the Dolphins’ annual awards banquet. No other player in the history of the Dolphins, either before or after Griese, wore No. 12 in regular season play. Griese was further recognized when he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990. For a full bio of Griese, please see the Hall of Fame section of the media guide. DAN MARINO #13 Dan Marino’s No. 13 jersey became the second Dolphins uniform number to be retired, on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000, at halftime of the Dolphins-Baltimore Ravens game. He was also inducted into the Dolphins Honor Roll on that date. Marino was further honored when he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005. The only other Dolphin player to wear No. 13 was safety Jake Scott, who wore that number from 1970 through 1975. For a full bio of Marino, please see the Hall of Fame section of the media guide. LARRY CSONKA #39 Larry Csonka’s jersey No. 39 became the third number in club history to be retired, during halftime ceremonies of the Dolphins’ game against the Chicago Bears on Dec. 9, 2002. No player other than Csonka ever wore No. 39 in regular season play. Csonka wore that number in his eight years with the Dolphins, from 1968 through 1974 and again in 1979. Csonka also was honored when he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987. For a full bio of Csonka, please see the Hall of Fame section of the media guide. Dolphins Retired Jerseys • 1.