Jake Scott Hall of Fame Induction

Lore & Background

Scott went to the Pro Bowl five consecutive times between 1971 and 1975. He recorded 35 interceptions in his six seasons as a Dolphin, and another 14 in his three years with the Redskins. He remains the Miami Dolphins all-time leader in interceptions with 35. He was also a five-time first or second team All-Pro, and won back-to-back Super Bowl Championships in 1972 and 1973, including winning the MVP of Super Bowl VII. Scott wore number 13 throughout his career.

In Their Own Story

The air inside the Georgia Dome is thick with reverence as the lights dim on a tribute night. A hologram flickers to life at midfield, casting the image of a player in the classic black and red jersey, number 53, scanning the field with eyes that seem to predict the future before it happens. Fans whisper the name 'Iron Man' as the projection shows him diving for an interception, a moment frozen in time from 1967, reminding everyone that while rosters change, legends like Jake Scott are the bedrock upon which this team was built.

Reader's Guide

Scott was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 1986 and the Athens (GA) Athletic Hall of Fame in 2000. It was announced on May 17, 2011, that Scott had been selected for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. He was inducted with Bill Stanfill into the Miami Dolphins Honor Roll on November 18, 2010.

Did You Know?

• Scott led Georgia in interceptions in 1967 with six and in 1968 with ten.
• His ten interceptions in a season is second-most in Georgia history behind Terry Hoage’s 12 in 1982.
• Scott's 175 return yards on interceptions in 1968 is second all-time for Georgia.
• He holds the current Georgia record for career interceptions.
• Scott was one of only three living Super Bowl MVPs who did not attend Super Bowl XL when all previous MVPs were honored.