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Dwight Eugene Stephenson (born November 20, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a center for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL) from 1980 to 1987. He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide .
Dwight Stephenson was a dominant center for the Miami Dolphins from 1980 to 1987. He earned five straight All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections, and anchored the offensive line that allowed the fewest sacks in the NFL for six years.
Dwight Eugene Stephenson. Position: C-T. 6-2 , 255lb (188cm, 115kg) Born: November 20. in Murfreesboro, NC. More bio, uniform, draft info. Hall of Fame. 5x Pro Bowl. 4x All-Pro. HOF All-1980s Team. 1985 Walter Payton MotY. 57. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. SUMMARY. Career. 114. 90. Checkout the latest stats for Dwight Stephenson.
- Murfreesboro, NC, USA
- November 20, 1957
Stephenson could also be described as something special. Just don’t ask him to talk about it. Regardless of Dwight Stephenson’s desire to remain as anonymous as possible, his performances on and off the field drew well-deserved attention. This week he steps into the Gold Jacket Spotlight.
Listen to Dwight Stephenson, the Hall of Fame center for the Miami Dolphins, share his stories of playing for Don Shula, Dan Marino, and the 1985 Super Bowl team. Learn about his college days at Alabama, his injury struggles, and his legacy in the game.
255. Arms. Hands. Experience. 8. College. Alabama. Hometown. Latest on C Dwight Stephenson including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com.
Former New York Jets defensive lineman Joe Klecko faced Stephenson twice each season. Klecko knew just how tough that assignment could be. "Dwight made fools of people who made mistakes", he remembered. "You knew he would destroy you, anyway. If you messed up, it just happened faster."
