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Grid-Iron Greats
We rank the top 10 NFL teams ever, with the 1962 Packers leading the way
Kenneth Shouler
From the Print Edition:
Steve Wynn, Jan/Feb 03
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In some ways, the 1973 Dolphins were more dominant than the undefeated '72 team. While the '72 squad had some close calls in the post-season, the 1973 team bombed opponents, winning 34-16 over the Cincinnati Bengals, 27-10 over the Oakland Raiders, and 24-7 over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl VIII.
It was Larry Csonka's stage. First he ran wild against Oakland, amassing 117 yards and three touchdowns. Then he chugged for 145 yards and two touchdowns against Minnesota to capture Super Bowl MVP honors.
Miami's 32-2 mark over the 1972-1973 seasons remains the best two-year mark in NFL history. Injuries slowed the Miami ground machine in 1974 and the World Football League then signed Csonka and Jim Kiick to contracts in 1975 to end any chance at a dynasty.
As NFL football marches through its ninth decade, it is important to remember the greats of yesteryear and examine which team among today's squads will challenge the 1962 Packers' NFL supremacy.
Kenneth Shouler, of Harrison, New York, is a regular contributor to Cigar Aficionado. Steven Shouler helped analyze the data for this story.
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