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.