Larry Csonka, a member of the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins, celebrated the Minnesota Vikings' 19-15 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The Vikings entered Week 8 with a 6-0 record as the last unbeaten team, ensuring another NFL season would pass without a perfect record. Csonka marked the occasion on social media, sharing an image of himself raising a glass with a cigar while wearing his Super Bowl ring.
He congratulated the Detroit Lions and toasted his '72 teammates and Miami Dolphin fans. The Dolphins completed the 1972 season 17-0, winning Super Bowl VII, and their record remains the only undefeated campaign in the Super Bowl era since 1966. The closest any team came to breaking the streak was the 2007 New England Patriots, who entered Super Bowl XLII at 18-0 before losing to the New York Giants.
Csonka acknowledged the record's longevity as the league extends another season without a challenger. Csonka led Miami's 1972 rushing attack with 1,117 yards and six touchdowns, adding 119 yards on the ground in the Super Bowl victory.
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