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Joseph Robbie (July 7, 1916 – January 7, 1990) was an American attorney, politician, and the principal founder of the Miami Dolphins. Early life [ edit ] Robbie was raised in Sisseton, South Dakota , the second of five children.
Jan 8, 1990 · Joe Robbie was the only owner of the Miami Dolphins, who won two Super Bowls and had the best record in pro football. He died in 1990 of an undisclosed ailment, after overcoming skepticism and opposition to build his own stadium.
The stadium opened on August 16, 1987, as Joe Robbie Stadium. In the early 1990s, Wayne Huizenga gained control of the stadium. Huizenga first sold the naming rights to Pro Player, the sports apparel division of Fruit of the Loom, and the stadium became Pro Player Park on August 26, 1996.
Jan 9, 1990 · Joe Robbie, the owner of the National Football League's Miami Dolphins since their inception in 1965, died Sunday. He was 73 years old. Mr. Robbie died at a Miami-area hospital.
Jun 17, 2022 · Tim Robbie, son of Dolphins founder Joe Robbie, says he feels pride that FIFA awarded World Cup 2026 matches to the stadium his father built.
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Sep 5, 2015 · Joe Robbie was a lawyer, politician and businessman who leveraged his connections with Hollywood, Washington and the AFL to secure a professional football franchise for Miami. Learn how he overcame obstacles, recruited partners and named the team Dolphins in this article.
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