Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino throws 5 touchdown passes in the 1984 season opener defeating the Washington Redskins 35-17. | On this day in Professional Football History

45K views · 1K reactions | Nov. 29, 1964 - Sonny Jurgensen pitched for four touchdowns and rookie Paul Krause set an interception record today as the Washington Redskins rolled over the New York Giants, 36-21. Krause ran his season’s total to 12 interceptions with two more and set an NFL record by picking off enemy passes in seven consecutive games. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s | Real Time 1960s | Facebook

27 reactions · 26 shares | On January 30, 1983 the Washington Redskins beat the Miami Dolphins 27-17 in Super Bowl XVII. Redskins fullback John Riggins rushed for a then Super Bowl-record 166 yards on 38 carries as Washington won their first NFL title since 1942. #Redskins | Davenport Sports Network | Facebook

January 30, 1983 Redskins vs Dolphins Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA Super Bowl XVII. Riggo has the stories behind the stories including Russ Grimm cussing out Clint Didier in the huddle of the legendary 4th& 1 play! Riggo gets to play in front of his Mom, Dad and brothers and 103,667 fans at the Rose Bowl | John Riggins

🏈On January 30, 1983 the Washington Redskins defeated the Miami Dolphins, 27–17 in Super Bowl XVII, to win their first Super Bowl championship. Redskins running back John Riggins was named Super Bowl MVP, finishing the game with two new Super Bowl records: the most rushing yards (166) and the most rushing attempts (38) in a Super Bowl game. He was the first player from an NFC team to rush for 100 yards in a Super Bowl. Riggins also recorded a reception for 15 yards, giving him more total yards