RIP Benny Malone

Ghosts of the Orange Bowl
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RIP Benny Malone. The former Miami Dolphins running back passed away yesterday after battling diabetes. A second round draft pick out of Arizona State in 1974, Malone played 5 seasons with the Dolphins from 1974 to 78 before finishing his career with the Redskins in 1979. The bow-legged Malone had a distinct galloping running style. He is most remembered for his spectacular 23 yard touchdown run against the Raiders in a 1974 playoff game to put the Dolphins ahead 26-21 with 2:03 to play in the game. However, Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler would direct a 68 yard game winning drive which culminated with a miraculous touchdown pass to Clarence Davis to give Oakland a 28-26 victory in the play known as the "Sea of Hands." Malone finished his career with 2,693 yards and 19 touchdowns. Benny Malone was 68 years old.