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Garo was awarded the game ball after kicking a record 6 field goals in one game for the Detroit Lions, vs the Minnesota Vikings, 1966.

The 1967 Detroit Lions

The 1967 Detroit Lions

Garo as a member of the Lions

Garo and his fraternal twin, the towering Charlie Bradshaw

Detroit Lions defensive back Wayne Rasmussen holds the ball for Garo at Tiger Stadium

Garo was one of the last players in the NFL to wear a helmet without a facemask.

Garo kicks a field goal against the Boston Patriots, December 5th, 1971

Garo seconds before booting the game winning kick against the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day 1971, in what stands as the longest NFL game ever played.

Garo with his trusty holder and wide receiver Karl Noonan

Garo is shoved by Lee Thomas after kicking off against the San Diego Chargers, October 15th, 1972

Wide receiver Marlon Briscoe holds for Garo during practice

Garo before a game in 1973

Warmup at Miami's Orange Bowl before a Monday night game vs the Oakland Raiders, Sept. 22, 1975

Garo feels the pressure of Redskin Bill Brundige (#77) bounding towards him during his famous Super Bowl VII pass attempt

Earl Morrall saves Garo’s life as he blocks Bill Brundige aside and Garo attempts to throw the ball during Super Bowl VII

Mike Bass (#44) speeds towards the opposite end zone for a touchdown after intercepting Garo’s pass

The Dolphins wait to be announced at Super Bowl VIII, pictured in a tunnel at Rice Stadium, Houston, January 13th, 1974

Garo kicks off against the San Diego Chargers, October 15th, 1978

Warmup at New York's Shea Stadium prior to the Dolphins season opener against the Jets, September 3rd, 1978. Don Strock holds for Garo as Earl Morrall looks on in the distance.

Oakland Raider head coach John Madden shakes hands with Garo after the Dolphins beat the Raiders, December 10th, 1978

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1979 New Orleans Saints Elois Grooms (#78), Derland Moore (#74), Garo, John Watson (#64), and Conrad Dobler (#66)

Held by Ed Burns, Garo kicks his then-record setting 20th straight field goal against the San Francisco 49ers, September 23rd, 1979

Garo hits a field goal against the Seattle Seahawks while being chased down by Cornell Webster, November 18th, 1979

Quarterback Doug Williams talks to Garo during practice

Garo and assistant coach Wayne Fontes during practice (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)

Garo and assistant coach Wayne Fontes during practice (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)

Holder Tom Blanchard and Garo celebrate after making the game-winning kick against the San Francisco 49ers, October 26th, 1980

Garo making sure his hair is in perfect shape during the game

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