“RIP Legends”: Miami Dolphins Join Millions to Mourn the Devastating Demise of Hubert Ginn and His 75-Year-Old Teammate

The two legends who were members of the undefeated 1972 squad joined the stars last week. The news couldn’t have been more devastating for fans, especially the Miami Dolphins, who suffered back-to-back losses of their Perfect Season members.

On one hand, the 75-year-old became the first CB to be named to the Pro Bowl, while on the other hand, his 76-year-old teammate brought laurels to the team, and also by winning the 1977 Super Bowl title for another team. As their souls departed from the world, the NFL community and fans came forward, weeping over the loss and sharing their tributes for legends Tim Foley and Hubert Ginn, the players of coach late Don Shula.

Miami Dolphins pays respect to the stars

The NFL team Miami Dolphins shared a tribute note for their late superstars Tim Foley and Hubert Ginn in a recent post on their official Twitter page. They shared photos of the legends and wrote, “We are saddened by the recent passing of Hubert Ginn and Tim Foley, two members of the 1972 undefeated team. Our thoughts and prayers are with their family and friends.” Ginn died on September 21 at the age of 76, while Foley died on September 24 at the age of 75 due to a prolonged illness. Ginn was picked by the Dolphins in the 1970 draft as a backup running back. Ginn played for the Dolphins for three seasons before being traded in 1973 to the Baltimore Colts for nine games.

He returned to Miami in 1974 before being traded again in 1976 to the Raiders, where he helped the team win a Super Bowl in 1977. During his nine-year career, he started 90 games without missing a single start, rushing 521 times for 521 yards and 3 touchdowns on 132 carries, while also catching nine passes for 49 yards. Foley, who was Miami’s third-round pick in 1970, played 11 seasons for the team as a cornerback. He finished his career with 134 games played, 110 starts, and 22 interceptions. Foley was named to the Pro Bowl for the first time in 1978, making him the first Pro Bowl cornerback for the franchise. He retired from professional football after the 1980 season and went on to become one of the top producers at Amway, where he was recognized for his efforts in building 54 homes for needy families in Guatemala.

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After the news of these devastating losses, the two are remembered by their fans with heavy hearts.

Fans prayed for their peaceful rest with Coach Don Shula

The passing of these stars deeply affected many, and in their memory, fans expressed their heartfelt tributes to these legends. One fan expressed, “RIP Legends 🙏”

Another fan reminisced and commented, “Tim died of CTE. Usually caused by too many blows to the head. RIP Tim. I grew up watching you play.”

Someone shared, “RIP Hubert and Tim…Psalms 23. Thanks for the many Fins memories!”

A fan shared a personal memory, saying, “I remember them both. I met Tim Foley as a teenager working at the Boca Raton McDonalds and he gave me his autograph. Nice guy.”

Another person extended their condolences, writing, “Prayers to the family members teammates former teammates friends and family and fans who feel this lost they were part of a very good squad the Dolphins had in the seventies the undefeated season their loss is sad to hear of Prayers go to the family.”

Someone mentioned Coach Don Shula, saying, “Rest in peace, prayers out to the families and teammates. In heaven with coach Shula now 🙏”

Coach Don Shula passed away at the age of 90 in his home in 2020. He coached Hubert Ginn and Tim Foley as part of his first draft class in the 1970s. With these three legends of Miami now among the stars in the sky, they will forever be remembered as the best trio by Dolphins fans.
Rest in peace, legends!

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