Manny fernandez dolphins biography
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Manny fernandez dolphins biography
Even though the Dolphins were still a relatively new franchise when Fernandez signed, having fielded its first team in , his Riddell RK Husky helmet already had a history of its own. In December of , Houston Oiler owner Bud Adams had walked into the San Diego Chargers locker room, uninvited, after the Oilers and Chargers had faced off at Rice Stadium.
Knowing that San Diego defensive linemen Earl Faison and Ernie Ladd were playing out their options, he engaged them in conversation, promising them significantly more money than they were receiving from the Chargers. Needless to say, San Diego head coach Sid Gillman was angry to the point where he swore that he would have his revenge for this illegal and unsportsmanlike behavior.
After the season, the Oilers traded "in principle" for the two Chargers stars and in order to make the biggest splash possible, Adams made the announcement at halftime of the AFL All Star Game that was being played in Houston.
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