Football player. Soldier. Artist. Entrepreneur. Humanitarian. American.

From kicking a badly worn soccer ball on the streets of Cyprus to becoming a two-time Super Bowl champion and NFL pioneer, Garo Yepremian’s journey is one of perseverance, innovation, and determination. Garo overcame skepticism, military service, and countless obstacles to build a 15-year NFL career and earn a place on the NFL’s 1970s All-Decade Team. His story continues to inspire generations with the belief that no dream is too big, regardless of where you start.

Garo's story

Works of Art by Garo

“number 1, because i want to be number one. also, it will fit on my chest.”

—Garo’s reply to Detroit Lions owner william clay ford, when asked which jersey number he wanted to wear

“You want the greatest immigrant story? For my money, it’s the little Armenian guy in my locker room. If you love America, you gotta love Garo Yepremian.”
— Don Shula

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A great photo of Garo Yepremian with sportswriter and broadcaster Dick Schaap and movie critic Gene Shalit, who recently passed away at the age of 100. This was taken in NBC's New York studio as Garo dropped in to make an appearance on the "Tod
Heavenly birthday wishes to Garo’s older brother, Krikor Yepremian, born 86 yeas ago yesterday (August 2, 1940). Krikor was studying law at Indiana University in 1966 when he first witnessed American football. At the time, Garo and his family
On July 4, 1973, Miami Dolphins kicker Garo Yepremian became a U.S. citizen during a naturalization ceremony at the Orange Bowl. Born in Cyprus, the Super Bowl champion proudly wore the dress khakis of his National Guard unit, the 50th Supply and Ser
A Father’s Day Tribute to Garo Yepremian’s Dad, Sarkis Some fathers leave wealth or titles. Sarkis Yepremian left something deeper: courage, work ethic, and a genuine love for people. In Cyprus, he worked as a fabric salesman, supportin
Happy heavenly birthday to Garo Yepremian! Born June 2, 1944, his golden foot and bigger heart still inspire us every day. 🏈✨ #GaroYepremian #HeavenlyBirthday
RIP to one of Garo’s great teammates and friends, Manny Fernandez. This photo of Bob Kuechenberg, Mercury Morris, Earl Morrall, Garo, Larry Little, Jim Kiick, Dick Anderson, and Manny was taken during the production of Reebok’s “Per
In memory of Garo Yepremian on the 11th anniversary of his loss — a beloved husband, father, grandfather, veteran, teammate, and champion whose spirit, humility, and love of life continue to inspire. #NFL #MiamiDolphins #PerfectSeason
Meet Garo's mother, Azadouhi Yepremian. She was born in Ankara, Turkey, an Armenian girl who grew up knowing hardship far too well. As a young woman, she fled to Cyprus to escape the Armenian Genocide. There she met and married Sarkis, and together
On the 6th anniversary of Coach Don Shula’s passing (May 4, 2020), we remember a legend. Coach Shula didn’t just build winners — he saw potential where others didn’t and turned it into greatness. That’s exactly what he