On This Date 10/1/1972

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The Miami Dolphins rally to beat the Minnesota Vikings 16-14 at Metropolitan Stadium to improve to 3-0, becoming the last of the unbeaten teams in the 1972 season. Miami trailed 14-6 late in the fourth quarter. Following a 51-yard field goal and a quick possession, the Dolphins drove down the field and took their first lead of the game with 88 seconds left as Jim Mandich caught a three-yard pass from Bob Griese. The Dolphins sealed the victory with an interception by Lloyd Mumphord.