In the Beginning - September 2nd, 1966
Running Back Joe Auer (32) returns the opening kickoff of the 1st game in Miami Dolphins History, 95 yards for a Touchdown. The Phins could only muster one more score in the 23-14 inaugural loss to the Oakland Raiders.
Who scored that 2nd TD in Miami History?
Hint: He’s a native Floridian, who played his final season in 1966 with Miami. He had his most productive years with the Chicago Bears of the late 1950’s.
Joe, a Coral Gables High School graduate played only two seasons with Miami accumulating 544 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns. He passed away in 2019 at age 77.