Former Dolphins WR, 2-time Super Bowl champ dies at age 81
Twilley was runner-up for the Heisman Trophy during his time at Tulsa before he was picked by the Dolphins in the 12th round of the 1966 AFL draft. While he was also selected in 14th round of the NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings, Twilley chose Miami where he spent his entire 11-year professional career.
Howard Twilley, University of Tulsa
NFL legend Howard Twilley, a member of the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins Super Bowl team and a Heisman runner-up, has died.
Twilley was one of the members of the Hurricane’s 1964 Bluebonnet Bowl team who was honored last October when TU rallied to beat UTSA, 46-45.
Former NFL wide receiver Howard Twilley has passed away at the age of 81. Twilley, a two-time All-American at Tulsa, won back-to-back Super Bowls with the Miami Dolphins in the pros.
College football’s most coveted individual award is undoubtedly the Heisman Trophy. Named after John W. Heisman, a prominent coach and athletic director in the early 20th century, the award and ...
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