Howard James Twilley Jr. (December 25, 1943 – February 5, 2025) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins of the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) from 1966 to 1976.

Feb 6, 2025 · Howard Twilley, a key receiver for the Miami Dolphins during the team's perfect 1972 season and a Heisman Trophy runner-up at the University of Tulsa, has died. He was 81.

Checkout the latest stats for Howard Twilley. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com.

Feb 7, 2025 · Howard Twilley was a wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins for 11 seasons, including the team’s 1972 perfect season. Died: February 5, 2025 (Who else died on February …

Feb 7, 2025 · Two-time Super Bowl champion Howard Twilley, a member of the Miami Dolphins ' undefeated 1972 team, has died at 81. The National Football Foundation announced that …

Feb 7, 2025 · The man who scored the Miami Dolphins' first Super Bowl touchdown, Howard Twilley, died this week at the age 81, days before the latest Super Bowl takes place. Twilley was a wide receiver...

Feb 8, 2025 · Receiver Howard Twilley, a member of the inaugural Miami Dolphins in 1966 who went on to play for both of their Super Bowl-winning teams, died on Wednesday, the team confirmed Friday. Twilley,...

Feb 6, 2025 · Howard Twilley, a key receiver for the Miami Dolphins during the team's perfect 1972 season and Heisman Trophy runner-up at the University of Tulsa, has died at 81.

Feb 7, 2025 · “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Howard Twilley, a founding player for the Dolphins in 1966. His touchdown in Super Bowl VII helped the Dolphins cap the NFL’s only perfect season and his contributions to the organization will be forever remembered,” the Dolphins said in a statement.

Feb 7, 2025 · In Super Bowl VII, Twilley caught a 28-yard touchdown pass that helped secure Miami's 14-7 victory over the Washington Redskins, sealing a flawless 17-0 season.