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Garo Yepremian
Garo Yepremian is arguably the best kicker
to ever play in the NFL. The first time he lined up for a field goal in
the NFL was the first time he had ever kicked in a live game. But Garo
never succumbed to the pressure. After a stint with the Detroit Lions,
Garo signed with the Miami Dolphins. As a member of the only team to
ever go undefeated, he kicked the Dolphins to a win in Super Bowl VII.
Success continued to follow him as he was named the 1974 Pro Bowl MVP
for connecting on five field goals. One more honor came much later as
Garo was named Sports Illustrated and Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Kicker
of the Decade for the 1970’s. His dedication and ability to work so well
under pressure have made Garo Yepremian what he is today.
Career
Highlights:
- In his Rookie year with the Detroit
Lions he kicked six field goals in one game
- Signed by the Miami Dolphins in 1970
- Led the league with 117 points in
1971
- Key member of the 1972 Undefeated
Miami Dolphins team
- Played in three Super Bowls: VI,
VII, VIII
- 1974 Pro Bowl MVP
- Elected to 1979 Pro Bowl
- Over his career, he was successful
on 210 of 313 field goals and 444 of 464 extra points for a total of
1,074 points
- Voted Kicker of the Decade by the
Pro Football Hall of Fame and Sports Illustrated between 1970 and
1980
- Elected to Florida Sports Hall of
Fame in 1981
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