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Don Shula, Bob Griese statements on passing of Garo Yepremian

Former Miami Dolphins kicker Garo Yepremian passed away Friday. Dolphins legends Don Shula and Bob Griese released statements today about the two-time Pro Bowler.

Two-time Super Bowl champion. Two-time Pro Bowl selection. Two-time First-Team All-Pro selection. Accolades surround former Miami Dolphins kicker Garo Yepremian. It was his off-the-field attitude and love-for-life that made Yepremian, who moved from his native Cyrpus to the United States when he was 22, into a fan favorite.

His first NFL game was his first football game. He started his career with the Detroit Lions, and was the last player in the NFL to not wear a face mask - which lasted four weeks until a brutal hit made him re-think his helmet choice decision, adding a one-bar facemask.