Howard Twilley, receiver for undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins and Heisman runner-up at Tulsa, dies at 81
- Posted on February 7, 2025
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Howard Twilley, receiver for undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins and Heisman runner-up at Tulsa, dies at 81
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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.