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NOONAN, Karl
NOONAN, Karl. (Dubuque, IA, Feb. 17, 1944-- ). Noonan played at the college level at the University of Iowa and was captain of the football team in 1965. His college achievements were: First team All-American, First team All Big Ten, and Number 2 leading receiver in receptions in the nation in 1964. He played in the East/West Shrine Game and the Hula Bowl.
Noonan was a member of the Miami Dolphins from 1966 to 1972. He led the league in touchdown receptions in 1968 with eleven and finished 3rd in receptions with a total of 58 and was named All-Pro. He was the holder for the winning field goal in the longest game played in NFL history (Miami -vs- Kansas City).
Noonan was a member of two Super Bowl Teams (1971 & 1972). The 1972 team finished with a perfect record, 17-0, the best record in NFL history.
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"Karl Noonan." Wikipedia