1966 Miami Dolphins season
| 1966 Miami Dolphins season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | George Wilson |
| Results | |
| Record | 3–11 |
| Division place | 5th AFL Eastern |
| Playoff finish | did not qualify |
The 1966 Miami Dolphins season was the team's inaugural year as an expansion franchise in the American Football League (AFL). The Dolphins team was founded by attorney/politician Joe Robbie and actor/comedian Danny Thomas. Future Harlem Globetrotters and Montreal Canadiens owner George N. Gillett, Jr. was a minority partner in the Dolphins.
With the first pick overall, the Dolphins selected running back Jim Grabowski our of the University of Illinois. Grabowski was also drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League's draft. The result was a bidding war between the two franchises to obtain Grabowski's services. The Packers signed Grabowski and he played for them for five seasons.
Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings until 1972.
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