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Ghosts of the Orange Bowl This page is dedicated to the complete history of the Orange Bowl Stadium from 1937 to 2008. This page is dedicated to the memory of the Orange Bowl Stadium.

Relive the glory years of the University of Miami Hurricanes, the Miami Dolphins, New Year's Orange Bowl games, concerts, soccer games and so much more! From 1937 to 2007, no stadium has hosted more big football games. But the Orange Bowl was more than just a football stadium. It hosted concerts, political rallies and other community events. This is the place to share your memories of one of Miami's great historical landmarks.

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October 14, 1984: On this day 42 years ago, the Miami Dolphins defeated the Houston Oilers 28-10 in front of 52,435 fans...
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October 14, 1984: On this day 42 years ago, the Miami Dolphins defeated the Houston Oilers 28-10 in front of 52,435 fans at the Orange Bowl. Pictured below: Dolphins linebacker A.J. Duhe closes on Houston Oilers quarterback Warren Moon. Dan Marino threw for 321 yards and 3 touchdown passes to lead the Dolphins to a 28-10 victory. The 1984 season was the last for Duhe. It was also Warren Moon's first NFL season after winning 5 Grey Cup titles with the Edmonton Eskimos in the Canadian Football League.



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October 14, 1979: WTVJ's Al Sunshine reports on b**r being sold for the first time at the Orange Bowl during the Miami Dolphins 17-7 victory over the Buffalo Bills.

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October 14, 1979: Harry Kalas narrates this NFL Films highlight video of the Miami Dolphins 17-7 victory over the Buffalo Bills. Special thanks to Alex Carter for sending this video.




October 14, 1979: On this day 47 years ago, the Miami Dolphins defeated the Buffalo Bills 17-7 in front of 45,597 fans a...
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October 14, 1979: On this day 47 years ago, the Miami Dolphins defeated the Buffalo Bills 17-7 in front of 45,597 fans at the Orange Bowl. Pictured below: Dolphins rookie running back Tony Nathan returns punt 86 yards for a touchdown. It was the only time in his career he returned a punt for a touchdown.



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October 14, 2006: Former University of Miami receiver Lamar Thomas got a little too excited during his color commentary while working alongside play-by-play announcer Jason Solodkin.




October 14, 2006: On this day 20 years ago, an ugly bench clearing brawl broke out between University of Miami and FIU p...
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October 14, 2006: On this day 20 years ago, an ugly bench clearing brawl broke out between University of Miami and FIU players. The fight lasted for several minutes before referees and police could restore order. Thirteen players from both teams were ejected.

Miami won the game 35-0 in front of 51,130 fans at the Orange Bowl. It was the first meeting between Miami-Dade County's two FBS football programs. During the game, both teams engaged in trash talking. With 9 minutes left in the 3rd quarter, Miami fullback James Bryant caught a 5-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kyle Wright, making the score 13-0 Miami. After scoring, Bryant pointed towards Miami's west end zone and was assessed an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. After the extra point, FIU player Chris Smith ( #26) threw the first punch at Miami holder Matt Perelli. After punching Perelli, Smith then wrestled him to the ground. FIU player Marshall McDuffie then kicked Perelli in the head and both benches emptied. Several fights also broke out in the stands.

The fallout from the brawl was severe. Both head coaches Larry Coker (Miami) and Don Strock (FIU) were fired after the season. FIU players Chris Smith and Marshall McDuffie were kicked off the team.



October 14, 2004: On this day 22 years ago, the #3 Miami Hurricanes overcame a 17 point deficit in the final 20 minutes...
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October 14, 2004: On this day 22 years ago, the #3 Miami Hurricanes overcame a 17 point deficit in the final 20 minutes to beat #18 Louisville 41-38 during a Thursday night game in front of 63,715 fans at the Orange Bowl. Pictured below Miami's Devin Hester returns a punt 78 yards for a touchdown.



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October 14, 1995: Here are highlights from the University of Miami's 56-21 victory over Rutgers. Ryan Clement threw 3 touchdown passes. Scott Covington added another. Ray Lewis had a pick 6.Eric Reid and Jimmy Cefalo call the action. This video is from the Wolfson Archives.



October 14, 1995: On this day 31 years ago, the Miami Hurricanes defeated Rutgers 56-21 in front of 19,747 fans at the O...
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October 14, 1995: On this day 31 years ago, the Miami Hurricanes defeated Rutgers 56-21 in front of 19,747 fans at the Orange Bowl. Pictured below: Miami linebacker Ray Lewis returns an interception for a touchdown.



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