Known as “The Epic in Miami,” the 1981 NFL Playoff Game between the San Diego Chargers and the Miami Dolphins is arguably the most exciting game in pro football history. It was a spectacular matchup between San Diego and its explosive “Air Coryell” offensive attack and a Miami powerhouse team led by legendary coach Don Shula.
Based on exhaustive research and personal interviews (including Don Shula, Dan Fouts, Tony Nathan, Chuck Muncie, Rolf Benirschke, Nat Moore and many others), Joe Soehn delivers a highly detailed account of the contest as well as a definitive chronicle of each teams’ path to the storied game, which concluded with sudden death overtime and lasted just over four hours.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
A longtime writer for Upper Deck trading cards and memorabilia products, Joe Soehn is a sports historian living in San Diego.
