1972 Miami Dolphins Perfect Season

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Name: Manny Fernandez
Position: Defensive Tackle
Number: 75
Height/Weight: 6-2, 250
College: Utah
Drafted: 1968 free agent
Hometown: San Lorenzo, CA
Born: 4/3/46

Career: An excellent free agent acquisition for the Dolphins, Fernandez was named the team's outstanding defensive lineman for six straight years (1968-73). He may have had his best game as a pro in Super Bowl VII when he tallied 11 tackles, despite being double-teamed much of the game. Fernandez was named to the All-AFC second team by UPI following the 1972 season, in which he made 107 tackles, five sacks, and recovered two fumbles.

 


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