‘Perfect Season’ Dolphins to visit White House – 41 years later
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"In a visit 41 years in the making, Coach Shula and his undefeated Dolphins team will finally go to Washington.
President Obama will welcome the 1972 Super Bowl Champion Miami Dolphins to the White House on Tuesday for the first ceremony honoring their historic season.
Nearly every living member of the team is expected to make the trip, including coaches Don Shula and Howard Schnellenberger, who are 83 and 79, respectively.
“It’s been 40 years, but I’m thrilled,” said Nick Buoniconti, a linebacker on the team.
Added Dick Anderson, a safety: “To be honored by the president of the United States is special.”
So why now? They weren’t asked back when they won, but it wasn’t any kind of snub. Although it has become an annual tradition, the White House didn’t start hosting NFL champions until later in the 1970s."
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/14/3560546/perfect-season-dolphins-to-visit.html#storylink=cpy
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Who beat the Dolphins in Super Bowl VI.
