The Miami Dolphins announced Saturday night the passing of Jim Kiick. He was 73.
Kiick joined the Dolphins as a fifth-round pick in the 1968 AFL Draft. He played for Miami from 1968 through 1974. He then spent a season in the World Football League in 1975 playing with the Memphis Southmen before returning to the NFL, playing with the Denver Broncos and Washington Redskins in 1976 and 1977.
In his seven seasons with Miami, Kiick picked up 3,644 yards on 997 carries, recording 28 touhdowns. He also caught 221 passes for 2,210 yards with three scores.