editionTier

LEGENDARY

Player Name

Larry Csonka

playerFirstName

Larry

playerLastName

Csonka

playerPosition

RB

playType

Player Melt

seriesName

Historical 2

setName

Unforgettable

teamName

Miami Dolphins

awayTeamName

Minnesota Vikings

awayTeamScore

7

description

Larry Csonka put the Miami Dolphins' offense on his back in Super Bowl VIII, regularly running through defenders and keeping the chains moving. The powerful fullback totaled 145 yards on the ground and scored twice, leading the Dolphins to glory as they beat the Vikings, 24-7, on Jan. 13, 1974. Csonka's remarkable performance led to him being named Super Bowl VIII MVP.

gameDate

01/13/1974

homeTeamName

Miami Dolphins