3 Greatest Hall of Fame Snubs in Dolphins History

Even though they've struggled to find success of late, the Dolphins have one of the most storied franchises in all the NFL. They are still the only team to complete an undefeated season, and made the playoffs 20 times between 1970 and 2000.

With all that success, Miami has had plenty of Hall of Famers inducted at Canton, including Bob Griese, Larry Csonka, Dan Marino, and many more. However, the team has also has had some snubs that we that were Dolphins greats, but haven't received their calls for enshrinement yet, starting with this trio.

3. RB Mercury Morris

Mercury Morris navigating defenders in a game vs. the Jets. / Focus On Sport/Getty Images

The two-time Super Bowl Champion was an integral part of the Dolphins 1972 undefeated season, as Morris led the league in rushing touchdowns with 12. Across Miami's back-to back Super Bowl runs, Morris hit paydirt 22 times and rushed for almost 2,000 yards at a terrific 5.9 yards per attempt. Even though he was sharing carries with Hall of Famer Larry Csonka, he was still a force to be wrecking with, as he and Csonka teamed up to form the first iconically great running back duo in NFL history.

2. WR Mark Clayton

Mark Clayton spiking the ball after a touchdown vs. the Jets / Focus On Sport/Getty Images

This five-time Pro Bowler created a legendary connection with Hall of Famer Dan Marino. Clayton, the Dolphins' all-time receiving touchdowns leader, amassed over 1,000 yards five times and hit the end zone over 10 times in four seasons in an era where aggressive downfield passing wasn't so popular. He also caught a whopping 18 touchdowns in 1984, which was an NFL record at the time and is currently tied for third even now. The two players ahead of him on that list? Hall of Famers Jerry Rice and Randy Moss, while legend Sterling Sharpe is tied for No. 3. That's not bad company to be in.

1. LB Zach Thomas

Zach Thomas is one of the biggest Hall of Fame snubs for not only the team, but the entire NFL / Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images

Somehow, this five-time First Team All-Pro is not in the Hall. From 1996 to 2006, Thomas had more than 100 tackles each season, leading the league twice. Additionally, the six-time Pro Bowler had double-digit tackles for loss three times, and was truly the signal-caller of the Dolphins defense for over a decade. The team made the playoffs five times during Thomas' career and was a starter for eight Miami defenses that ranked in the top 10 of all the NFL. In terms of Thomas heading to Canton, the question is absolutely when, not if.