It’s a harsh reality that most people who dream of playing in the NFL never see those dreams come true. That was almost the case with Bernie Parmalee. After becoming the all-time leading rusher in Ball State history, Parmalee went undrafted in 1991. He spent that year working two jobs, including unloading UPS trucks. The following year, Parmalee was … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Bernie Parmalee (Story)
Miami Dolphins History
The Life And Career Of O.J. McDuffie (Story)
In the spring of 1993, Penn State’s O.J. McDuffie was considered one of the top receivers in the 1993 NFL Draft. His career in Happy Valley began slowly with McDuffie catching only 16 passes in his first three years. Then, in his final two college seasons, McDuffie caught 109 passes and returned nearly 1,100 yards as a kick and punt returner. “Juice” was one … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of O.J. McDuffie (Story)
The Life And Career Of Zach Thomas (Story)
Zach Thomas arrived in Miami in 1996 as a mid-round draft pick with a questionable professional future. Despite the fact that he was a dynamo at Texas Tech University, where he reached hero status, Thomas’ NFL ability was uncertain. He hoped to make the Dolphins as a special teams player and backup linebacker. Instead, Thomas became a starter and never looked … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Zach Thomas (Story)
The Life And Career Of Larry Little (Story)
Former Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Larry Little was the team's definition of hometown hero in the 1970s. Little, who grew up in South Florida, spent his first two pro football seasons with Sid Gillman's San Diego Chargers from 1967 to 1968. After a serendipitous turn of events, Little returned to Miami and became one of the stalwarts of Don Shula's 1970s … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Larry Little (Story)
The Life And Career Of Mark Clayton (Story)
In the 1970s and 1980s, the Miami Dolphins experienced an incredible run of football. They had winning records, multiple championships, the only undefeated season in NFL history, great coaching, and record-breaking players. One of those players was receiver Mark Clayton. After arriving in South Florida from the University of Louisville, Clayton paired with … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Mark Clayton (Story)