Howard Tweili died of the unacceptable 1972 Miami Dolphins at the age of 81.
We feel deeply saddened by the death of Howard Toyili, a founding player for dolphins in 1966.
His landing at Super Bowl Vii helped Dolphins Cap in the only ideal American Football Association season, and his organization’s contributions will be remembered forever. pic.twitter.com/4tki6g5j7x
– Miaamidolphins February 7, 2025
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According to dolphins, “We feel deep sadness due to the death of Howard Tweili, a founding player for dolphins in 1966.
Help its landing at Super Bowl Vii on Dolphins Cap American Football Association“The ideal season only and its contributions to the organization will be remembered forever.”
Twilley’s death was confirmed by a TULSA spokesman, although the cause has not been revealed.
His career is defined by his contributions in the 1972 historic Dolphins season, which is still the only ideal season in American Football Association date. In Super Bowl Vii, Twilley acquired a 28-yard pass that helped secure Miami’s 14-7 victory over Washington Redzkins, where he concluded an irreplaceable season 17-0.
He was also part of the successive championship of dolphins, winning again in Super Bowl Viii, and Menisota Vikings were defeated. During his 11 -season career, Twilley collected 212 receptions for 3,064 yards and 23 declines, and played until 1976.
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Before making his mark in American Football AssociationTwilley was a sensation in football at the University of Toulsa. In 1965, he finished second in Heisman Trophy, behind the USC Mike Garrett.
Twilley has set NCAA records for decades, including 134 receptions for 1779 yards in one season. The aesthetics of his career – 261 holds 3343 yards and 32 land touch – who made it at the forefront of the lead even before entering the ranks of professionals. His record in the professional squares in Toulsa was only exceeded in 2022 by Keylon Stokes.
Twilley was also recognized by its academic excellence, as it got a place in the All-Mameric Academic team in 1965 and was appointed MVP from Senior Bowl for 1966.
It was formulated by Minnesota Vikings in the fourteenth round of 1966 American Football Association Instead choose TWILLEY playing with Miami Dolphins, a team in the first year. His decision represents the beginning of a long and successful profession in Miami.
During the era of the main coach, Don Shola, dolphins became a dominant force, as Twilley played a major role in its offensive success. His time in Miami coincided with one of the most successful extensions in the history of franchise, including the ideal season for the team and subsequent championships.
After retiring from football, Twilley turned to work, operating sports commodity stores in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas. He also briefly thought of running for Congress In 1994, but instead supported his former teammate, Steve Largant, who was running for the US House of Representatives.
TWILLY Achievers were celebrated with a motivation in the TULSA ATHLETIC Hall in 1984, the Football Camel Hall in the college in 1992, and the Oclahoma Famous Hall in 1995.
The Twilley legacy extends until after its sporting achievements. Trailblazer in an era was still emerging, and still unforgettable Super Bowl moments, especially his landing in Super Bowl Vii, continues to determine his career.
Thinking about his football time, he once noted: “I will not exchange the experience of picking a pass in Super Bowl for $ 10 million or 20 million dollars … perhaps, but I don’t think I will do it.”
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