Bob Griese
Biography
Bob Griese was born in Evansville, Indiana, and grew into one of the most efficient quarterbacks of his era, starring at Purdue before the Miami Dolphins drafted him in 1967. He spent all 14 of his pro seasons in Miami, leading the Dolphins to three straight Super Bowl appearances in the early '70s, including back-to-back titles in Super Bowls VII and VIII — the latter capping the franchise's perfect 17-0 season. Griese was known less for gaudy stats than for precision and game management, picking his spots as a passer while the Dolphins' running game did the heavy lifting. After retiring in 1980, he moved into broadcasting, first calling NFL games for NBC before settling in at ABC and ESPN as a longtime college football color commentator, a second career nearly as long as his playing days. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990, and his No. 12 was the first number the Dolphins ever retired.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Drama Series - 1989, 16 episodes • as Bob Griese
Hayden Fox, the curmudgeonly coach of Minnesota State University's Screaming Eagles football team, tries to navigate his way through the sports world, fatherhood and family life without dropping the ball.
Drama Series - 1970, 16 episodes • as Quarterback
Howard Cosell hosted the first instalment of Monday Night Football.
Drama Series - 1970, 16 episodes • as Qu
Howard Cosell hosted the first instalment of Monday Night Football.
Movie - 2010, 2h 15m • as Self
Forty-five years ago, the Miami Dolphins splashed into the NFL when Joe Auer returned the franchise’s opening kick-off 95 yards for a touchdown. It was the beginning of a historic journey encompassing some of the game’s legendary players, and the greatest single season in NFL history. From their start as an AFL doormat, witness their meteoric rise as Hall of Fame head coach Don Shula led Bob Griese, Larry Csonka and the “no-name defense” of the ‘70s to two world championships and the only undefeated season in pro football history. Later teams included “Killer B’s” defense of the ‘80s, record-setting quarterback Dan Marino and defensive powerhouses Jason Taylor and Zach Thomas. This film will grant you access to over four hours of extraordinary game highlights, behind-the-scenes footage, player and coach interviews, sound wires and more. Join NFL Films as they unfold a unique perspective on the living South Florida history that is the Miami Dolphins.