Howard James Twilley Jr. (December 25, 1943 – February 5, 2025) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins of the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) from 1966 to 1976.

5 days ago · Howard Twilley, a key receiver for the Miami Dolphins during the team’s perfect 1972 season and a Heisman Trophy runner-up at the University of Tulsa, died on Wednesday. He was 81.

5 days ago · Miami Dolphins’ Howard Twilley takes in a Bob Griese pass and heads for the end zone for a touchdown in the first quarter of the Super Bowl game in Los Angeles, Jan. 14, 1973. Twilley, a key receiver for the Miami Dolphins during their perfect 1972 season and a Heisman Trophy runner-up at the University of Tulsa, died on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025.

4 days ago · Howard Twilley, a key receiver for the Miami Dolphins during the team’s perfect 1972 season and a Heisman Trophy runner-up at the University of Tulsa, has died. He was 81. Twilley died Wednesday ...

4 days ago · 516. Howard Twilley was a wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins for 11 seasons, including the team’s 1972 perfect season.. Died: February 5, 2025 (Who else died on February 5? Details of death ...

3 days ago · Howard J. Twilley (81) passed away peacefully on the morning of February 5th, surrounded by family and friends, at the age of 81. He fought and won four battles with cancer before ultimately losing his final one, displaying the same resilience and determination that defined his life. Born and raised in Galena Park, Texas, Howard was the beloved ...

5 days ago · Howard Twilley spent 11 seasons with the Miami Dolphins. AP Twilley was a standout at Tulsa, where he finished second in the 1965 Heisman Trophy race to USC running back Mike Garrett.

Howard Twilley has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. Howard Twilley had 3,064 receiving yards over his career. Checkout the latest stats for Howard Twilley. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com.

4 days ago · Twilley started all three playoff games in 1972, making four receptions for 61 yards and a touchdown. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Howard Twilley, a founding player for the Dolphins ...

5 days ago · The man who scored the Miami Dolphins' first Super Bowl touchdown, Howard Twilley, died this week at the age 81, days before the latest Super Bowl takes place. Twilley was a wide receiver from the ...