Howard Twilley, receiver for undefeated 1972 Dolphins, Heisman runner-up at Tulsa, dies at 81
- Howard Twilley, a key receiver for the Miami Dolphins during their perfect 1972 season, has died at the age of 81, according to a Tulsa spokesperson who confirmed the death with his family.
- Twilley caught a touchdown pass in Super Bowl VII, contributing to Miami's 14-7 victory over the Washington Redskins, which capped their 17-0 season.
- He was a Heisman Trophy runner-up in 1965, with NCAA records for catches and yards that stood for more than two decades.
- After his football career, Twilley owned sporting goods stores and was inducted into the Tulsa Athletic Hall of Fame in 1984 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 1992.
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Howard Twilley, WR on undefeated Dolphins team, dies at 81
Two-time Super Bowl champion Howard Twilley, a member of the Miami Dolphins’ undefeated 1972 team, has died at 81. The National Football Foundation announced his passing on Friday, but did not provide a cause of death. The Texas native died on Wednesday. Before landing in Miami, the wide receiver played at Tulsa. In 1965, he was named a unanimous All-American and the Heisman Trophy runner-up after averaging 13.4 receptions per game, which the NF…
Howard Twilley, receiver for undefeated 1972 Dolphins, Heisman runner-up at Tulsa, dies at 81
Howard Twilley, a key receiver for the Miami Dolphins during the team’s perfect 1972 season and a Heisman Trophy runner-up at the University of Tulsa, has died. He was 81. Twilley died Wednesday, according to a Tulsa spokesperson, who confirmed the death with his family. No cause of death was given. Twilley caught a touchdown pass in Super Bowl 7 against the Washington Redskins, a 14-7 victory that capped Miami’s 17-0 season. He also played for …

Howard Twilley, receiver for undefeated 1972 Dolphins and Heisman runner-up at Tulsa, dies at 81
Howard Twilley, a key receiver for the Miami Dolphins during the team's perfect 1972 season and Heisman Trophy runner-up at the University of Tulsa, has died at 81.
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