Without a doubt the higlight of the evening so far is seeing Jim "Mad Dog" Mandich take the stage after dinner and hearing his familiar voice behind the microphone.
After a highlight video of the 2009 season played on the two big video screens while everyone enjoyed their main course, Mandich stepped out from behind the curtain to a standing ovation and resounding round of applause.
Mandich gave a brief update on his health (Mandich was diagnosed with bile duct cancer back in January), revealing that he underwent a 15-hour chemotherapy session yesterday and that it appears the cancer has been maintained.
Then he quickly returned the program to football, introducing his fellow Michigan alum, owner Stephen Ross, and asked him a few questions about his first full year as a majority owner. Ross reiterated his goal of bringing another Vince Lombardi Trophy to South Florida.
After that interview, a trip down memory lane was in store before Ross introduced the 19th and 20th members of the Dolphin Honor Roll -- Jake Scott and Bill Stanfill. irst a video of the 18 other members of the Honor Roll was shown, including the 1972 Undefeated Team.
Bob Griese (1990), Nat Moore (1999), Dwight Stephenson (1994), Dick Anderson (2006), Bob Kuechenberg (1995), Dan Marino (2000) and Mark Duper (2003) all were brought to the stage to welcome the two newest inductees, with Hall-of-Fame Head Coach Don Shula doing the honors via video message. They took the stage to a standing ovation.
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