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- Manny Fernandez died at 79, announced May 26, 2026, in Ellaville, Georgia, with no cause disclosed.
- He spent his entire eight-year (1968-1975) Dolphins career winning Super Bowls in 1972 and 1973 and the NFL’s only perfect 17-0 season.
- The Dolphins honored him as a 1972 Perfect Team member, Ring of Honor inductee and all-time defensive great, noting his 35 unofficial sacks and two second-team All-Pro selections.
