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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…

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Twilley, WR for undefeated Dolphins, dies at 81

Two-time Super Bowl champion Howard Twilley, a member of the Miami Dolphins' undefeated 1972 team, has died at 81.

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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 …

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Former Dolphins WR Howard Twilley of '72 Undefeated Team Dies at 81

Howard Twilley of the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins has passed away.

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Howard Twilley, member of Dolphins undefeated Super Bowl team, dead at 81

A member of the undefeated 1972 Dolphins Super Bowl team and decorated college wide receiver has died at age 81.

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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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