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The NFL world is mourning nan nonaccomplishment of a standout protect lineman remembered for his pivotal domiciled successful nan Miami Dolphins’ historical undefeated 1972 Super Bowl season.
Manny Fernandez, a Dolphins Ring of Honor personnel and two-time Super Bowl champion, died astatine 79, nan squad announced Tuesday. "We are profoundly saddened by nan passing of Manny Fernandez," a connection from nan Dolphins read.
A origin of decease was not instantly disclosed.
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Washington Redskins moving backmost Larry Brown is stopped by Miami Dolphins defender Manny Fernandez during nan NFL Super Bowl VII crippled successful Los Angeles, California, connected Jan. 14, 1973. (AP Photo)
Fernandez spent nan entirety of his eight-year master shot profession pinch nan Dolphins, helping Miami build its famed "No-Name Defense." He is wide regarded arsenic 1 of nan pioneers of nan chemoreceptor tackle position successful nan NFL.
The portion helped lead nan Dolphins to 3 consecutive Super Bowl appearances from 1971-73, including back-to-back titles successful 1972 and 1973.
Manny Fernandez of nan Miami Dolphins runs onto nan section against nan New England Patriots during an NFL crippled astatine The Orange Bowl successful Miami, Florida, circa 1971. Fernandez played for nan Dolphins from 1968 to 1975. (Focus On Sport/Getty Images)
"His accordant and selfless contributions connected nan section were instrumental to nan Dolphins' occurrence passim nan early 1970s, peculiarly successful nan team's 3 consecutive Super Bowl appearances, successful which he produced immoderate of nan astir memorable protect performances successful nan history of nan game," nan Dolphins' connection continued.
Fernandez was ascendant during nan Dolphins’ Super Bowl triumph complete Washington pursuing their undefeated 1972 season. That squad besides included stars specified arsenic Bob Griese, Nick Buoniconti and Larry Csonka.
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Fernandez’s power successful Super Bowl VII was truthful overwhelming that moreover nan game’s MVP believed nan game's apical individual grant could person gone elsewhere.
"They weren't double-teaming Manny, which astir of nan different teams we played successful nan section did during nan season," he said. "Manny was successful their backfield nan full time conscionable doing immoderate he wanted to do. Maybe I should person shared nan MVP pinch Manny."
Former Miami Dolphins subordinate Manny Fernandez smiles aft receiving a shot during nan Dolphins All-Time 50th Anniversary Team ceremonial astatine an NFL crippled against nan New York Giants successful Miami Gardens, Florida, connected Dec. 14, 2015. (Lynne Sladky/AP)
An undrafted free supplier retired of Utah successful 1968, Fernandez was inducted into nan Dolphins’ Ring of Honor successful 2014.
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"Our thoughts are pinch his family, loved ones and teammates arsenic we retrieve 1 of nan champion players successful Dolphins history," nan team's connection concluded.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Chantz Martin is simply a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
