1972 Miami Dolphins honored at White House
First row, President Barack Obama poses for photos with members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins including head coach Don Shula (R), quarterback Bob Griese (L), and running back Larry Csonka (4th L) during an East Room event August 20, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. President Obama hosted the undefeated 1972 Super Bowl champion who didnt get the chance to be honored at the White House back then. (Alex Wong / Getty Images)
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President Barack Obama honors the 1972 Miami Dolphins in the East Room of the White House in Washington, August 20, 2013.
U.S. President Barack Obama (L) is presented with a jersey by current team owner Stephen Ross (2nd L) as members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins, head coach Don Shula (R), running back Larry Csonka (3rd L) and other members look on during an East Room event August 20, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. President Obama hosted the undefeated 1972 Super Bowl champions who didn’t get the chance to be honored at the White House back then. (Alex Wong / Getty Images)
President Barack Obama (4th L) receives a jersey from members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins including running back Larry Csonka (R), and quarterback Bob Griese (3rd L) during an East Room event August 20, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. President Obama hosted the undefeated 1972 Super Bowl champions who didnt get the chance to be honored at the White House back then. (Alex Wong / Getty Images)
President Barack Obama poses with members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House August 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. Obama was joined by members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins to celebrate the Super Bowl win against the Washington Redskins in 1973. (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / AFP/Getty Images)
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President Barack Obama smiles while speaking with members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins after a ceremony in the East Room of the White House August 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. Obama was joined by members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins to celebrate the Super Bowl win against the Washington Redskins in 1973. (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / AFP/Getty Images)
Former Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula listens during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House August 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. Obama was joined by members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins to celebrate the Super Bowl win against the Washington Redskins in 1973. (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / AFP/Getty Images)
US President Barack Obama mimics a mustache while joking about the hair styles of the 1970s during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House August 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. Obama was joined by members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins to celebrate the Super Bowl win against the Washington Redskins in 1973. (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / AFP/Getty Images)
Members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins await a ceremony in the East Room of the White House August 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. Obama was joined by members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins to celebrate the Super Bowl win against the Washington Redskins in 1973. (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / AFP/Getty Images)
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President Barack Obama (R) shares a moment with current team owner Stephen Ross (L) and placekicker of the 1972 Miami Dolphins Garo Yepremian (3rd L) during an East Room event August 20, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. President Obama hosted the undefeated 1972 Super Bowl champion who didnt get the chance to be honored at the White House back then. (Alex Wong / Getty Images)
U.S. President Barack Obama (4th L) shakes hands with head coach of the 1972 Miami Dolphins Don Shula (R), as running back Larry Csonka (5th L), quarterback Bob Griese (L) and other members look on during an East Room event August 20, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. President Obama hosted the undefeated 1972 Super Bowl champions who didnt get the chance to be honored at the White House back then. (Alex Wong / Getty Images)
First row, U.S. President Barack Obama (2nd L) is presented with a jersey by current team owner Stephen Ross (3rd L) as members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins, head coach Don Shula (R), quarterback Bob Griese (L), running back Larry Csonka (4th L) and other members look on during an East Room event August 20, 2013 at the White House in Washington, DC. President Obama hosted the undefeated 1972 Super Bowl champions who didnt get the chance to be honored at the White House back then. (Alex Wong / Getty Images)
U.S. President Barack Obama honors the 1972 season Miami Dolphins, the NFL Superbowl-winning football team in the East Room of the White House in Washington, August 20, 2013. The team were undefeated in their season, still the only team to do so. Pictured holding the jersey are former quarterback Bob Griese (L) and former coach Don Shula. (JASON REED / Reuters)
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U.S. President Barack Obama honors the 1972 season Miami Dolphins, the NFL Superbowl-winning football team in the East Room of the White House in Washington, August 20, 2013. The team were undefeated in their season, currently the only team to do so. Pictured with Obama are 1972 team coach Don Shula (R) and team owner Stephen Ross (front 2nd L). (JASON REED / Reuters)
U.S. President Barack Obama honors the 1972 season NFL Super Bowl winning football team, the Miami Dolphins in the East Room of the White House in Washington, August 20, 2013. The team were undefeated in their season, still the only NFL team to hold such a record. (JASON REED / Reuters)
US President Barack Obama points to former Miami Dolphins player Larry Csonka (front 3R) and former coach Don Shula (front R) during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House August 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. Obama was joined by members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins to celebrate the Super Bowl win against the Washington Redskins in 1973. (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / AFP/Getty Images)
Former Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula listens during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House August 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. Obama was joined by members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins to celebrate the Super Bowl win against the Washington Redskins in 1973. (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / AFP/Getty Images)
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Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross (2L), former Dolphins player Larry Csonka (C) and others watch as former Dolphins coach Don Shula (R) presents US President Barack Obama (L) a signed jersey during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House August 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. Obama was joined by members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins to celebrate the Super Bowl win against the Washington Redskins in 1973. (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / AFP/Getty Images)
U.S. President Barack Obama honors the 1972 season Miami Dolphins, the NFL Superbowl-winning football team in the East Room of the White House in Washington, August 20, 2013. The team were undefeated in their season, currently the only team to do so. Pictured at front left is former quarterback Bob Griese and on front right former coach Don Shula. (JASON REED / Reuters)