The Miami Dolphins signed six ex-players Wednesday _ quarterbacks Bob Griese and Dan Marino, cornerback Sam Madison, guard Larry Little, wide receiver Nat Moore and defensive end/linebacker Kim Bokamper _ so they can retire as Dolphins.
Each player signed a contract, was added to the active roster, and then officially retired as a member of the Dolphins in a ceremony that was carried live on Dolphins.com, Facebook, Twitter and the official Miami Dolphins app.
According to a news release Wednesday morning issued by the team announcing the event, "These six former players are being added to the active roster to further emphasize the bond between the organization and the team's alumni, who helped established the rich legacy of the Miami Dolphins."
Each of the former Dolphins players have been named among the top 50 in franchise history, combined for three Hall of Fame inductions, two MVP awards, two retired jerseys, 14 first-team All-Pro selections and 25 Pro Bowl selections. The release further states these players, each of whom has been named among the top 50 in franchise history, have combined for three Hall of Fame inductions, two MVP awards, two retired jerseys, 14 first-team All-Pro selections and 25 Pro Bowl selections.
Bokamper played nine seasons with the Dolphins (1977-85), Griese played 14 (1967-80), Little played 12 (1969-80), Madison played nine (1997-2005), Marino played 17 (1983-99) and Moore played 13 (1974-86).
