Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino throws 5 touchdown passes in the 1984 season opener defeating the Washington Redskins 35-17. | On this day in Professional Football History

November 26, 1984: On this day 40 years ago, the Miami Dolphins defeated the New York Jets 28-17 in front of 74,844 fans on a Monday night at the Orange Bowl. Miami tight end Bruce Hardy catches a 12 yard touchdown pass from Dan Marino. It was Marino's 36th touchdown pass of the season, tying Y.A. Tittle's then NFL record. Hardy also had a 1 yard touchdown catch earlier in the game. ABC's Frank Gifford, Don Meredith and O.J. Simpson call the action. Special thanks to Alex Carter for sending the

1984 AFC Div. Playoffs Seattle Seahawks vs Miami Dolphins | Miami Dolphins Zone

September 23, 1984: On this day 40 years ago, the Miami Dolphins defeated the Indianapolis Colts 44-7 in front of 55,415 fans at the Orange Bowl. This video includes highlights along with sound bites from Dolphins fullback Pete Johnson, Colts head coach Frank Kush and Don Shula. This video is from the Wolfson Archives. #orangebowl #MiamiDolphins | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl

September 9, 1984: On this day 40 years ago, the Miami Dolphins defeated the New England Patriots 28-7. Jim Jensen shows off his versatility by throwing a 35 yard touchdown pass to Mark Duper after catching a lateral from Dan Marino. NBC's Jay Randolph and Bob Griese call the action. Special thanks to Alex Carter for sending the clip. #orangebowl #MiamiDolphins #newenglandpatriots #NFL | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl

October 14, 1984: On this day 40 years ago, the Miami Dolphins defeated the Houston Oilers 28-10 in front of 52,435 fans at the Orange Bowl. Dan Marino threw for 321 yards and 3 touchdown passes--one each to Mark Clayton, Mark Duper and Nat Moore. This silent footage from the Wolfson Archives includes a short locker room interview with Nat Moore. #orangebowl #MiamiDolphins | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl

Dan Marino Breaks Records & Wins the MVP in His Historic 1984 Season | Miami Dolphins Zone

Dan Marino in 1984- 362 completions (1st in the NFL that season) 564 attempts (1st) 64.2 completion % (3rd) 5084 passing yards (1st) 48 passing TDs (1st) 9.0 Y/A (1st) 108.9 rating (1st) *Pro Bowler *1st Team All-Pro *MVP *OPY *Lead Miami to a 14-2 record & Super Bowl appearance | Miami Dolphins Zone