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Howard Twilley
1943 - 2025
Howard Twilley
1943 - 2025
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BORN
1943
DIED
2025
Howard Twilley Obituary
Howard Twilley was a wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins for 11 seasons, including the team's 1972 perfect season.
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9 Entries
Curtis Zell
March 14, 2025
I remember Howard as a good friend and athlete I played football with him for two years in 1959 and 1960 at Galena Park High School
Bill Medina
February 11, 2025
In my previous message I accidentally typed the wrong year. It was 1971 that Julie Twilley was my teacher. They were married for 56 years. Rest in peace Howard.
Kelly Skeels
February 9, 2025
Rip Howard, condolences to the family. You brought me great pleasure as a little kid in 1972,along with your perfect teammates. Godspeed.
Bill Medina
February 9, 2025
My deepest condolences to the Twilley family. He was an amazing man. Back in 1979, Howard´s wife was my fourth grade teacher at Miami Coral Park Elementary. One day Howard ran in and out of the classroom to drop something off for his wife. He tried not to interrupt the class, but all the students were talking about meeting the great Howard Twilley.
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RB
February 9, 2025
Prayers and condolences to the Twilley family, so very sorry for your loss. May God grant peace and comfort to you in your time of loss.
CA
February 9, 2025
Howard was fun to watch. Not a big receiver, but he had a huge heart. He always gave it his all, and then some, and he was a skilled route runner and receiver. The type of hard working extra-effort team player that an all-time great coach could rely on, as was the case with Shula and Twilley in Miami.
Mr. Jr.
February 8, 2025
My Condolences.
FM
February 8, 2025
May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending sincere condolences and prayers to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed. Please take comfort in that he touched the lives of so many.
Liz P
February 7, 2025
Sorry for your loss. May the God of all comforts help the family cope with your loss
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