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Fernandez, star on '72 undefeated Dolphins, dies
Key takeaways
- Manny Fernandez, a two-time Super Bowl-winning defensive lineman with the Miami Dolphins, has died, the team announced Tuesday.
- The Dolphins said in a statement that Fernandez will be remembered as "one of the best players in Dolphins history."
- Fernandez played a crucial role in Super Bowl VII, when Miami beat Washington to finish 17-0 and complete the only undefeated season in NFL history.
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Manny Fernandez, a two-time Super Bowl-winning defensive lineman with the Miami Dolphins, has died, the team announced Tuesday. He was 79.
The Dolphins said in a statement that Fernandez will be remembered as "one of the best players in Dolphins history."
Fernandez played his entire eight-year NFL career in Miami and was an anchor for the famed "No-Name Defense" that led the Dolphins to three consecutive Super Bowl appearances, including back-to-back victories in 1972 and 1973.
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