Shula's Miami teams were known for great offensive lines (led by Larry Little, Jim Langer and Bob Kuechenberg), strong running games (featuring Larry Csonka, Jim Kiick, and Mercury Morris), solid quarterbacking (by Bob Griese and Earl Morrall), excellent receivers (in Paul Warfield, Howard Twilley and TE Jim Mandich) and a defense that worked well as a cohesive unit. The Dolphins were known as "The No-Name Defense" even though they had a number of great players, including DT Manny Fernandez and MLB Nick Buoniconti. In 1972 the Dolphins were unbeaten in the regular season, 14–0–0. They swept the playoffs and finished 17–0–0, the only NFL team ever to finish a season undefeated.

This Miami Dolphins mini helmet has been signed in blue by Shula and includes a Great Moments COA. The white part of the helmet has yellowed a little over time as seen in the photos.