Tommy Vigorito, the former Miami Dolphins running back known for his tenacity and skill, has passed away at the age of 65. Drafted in the fifth round in 1981 from the University of Virginia, he became a fan favorite during his time with the Dolphins from 1981 to 1985, especially for his pivotal role in punt returns. Despite suffering a severe knee injury that ended his season in 1983 and impacted his NFL career thereafter, Vigorito left an indelible mark with his 79 punt returns and competitive spirit.
Vigorito became a fan favorite because of his limited size (5-foot-10, 193 pounds) and his no-fear attitude on returns.
For his career, Vigorito contributed 79 punt returns for 830 yards and scored two touchdowns for the Dolphins.
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