Two-Time Super Bowl Champion, 8-Year NFL Veteran, Dies
Summary
Manny Fernandez, a former NFL player who spent eight years with the Miami Dolphins, died on May 24 at age 79. He was a key player in the Dolphins’ defense during the early 1970s and helped the team win two Super Bowl championships, including their perfect season in 1972.Key Facts
- Manny Fernandez played for the Miami Dolphins from 1968 to 1975.
- He was part of the Dolphins’ defense, known as the No-Name Defense.
- Fernandez helped the Dolphins win Super Bowl VII and Super Bowl VIII.
- The 1972 Dolphins team he was on had a perfect season, winning all 17 games.
- He recorded 35 sacks and six fumble recoveries in his NFL career.
- Fernandez was named to the Dolphins’ Ring of Honor in 2014.
- After retiring, he worked in the insurance industry and lived in Georgia.
- Fernandez was born in San Lorenzo, California, and played college football at the University of Utah.
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