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Bob Heinz, member of the undefeated 1972 Dolphins, dies at 79
Former Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Bob Heinz has died at 79.
He played for the 1972 Dolphins, the only NFL team to finish a season undefeated, which went 14-0 in the regular season and won three playoff games, including Super Bowl VII.
Heinz was part of the team's “No-Name Defense” and won two Super Bowls with Miami during his career.
His son said Heinz died of natural causes on October 31; he had been diagnosed with heart failure four years earlier.
After retiring from football, Heinz became an advertising executive in California.
The Minnesota Vikings’ defeat kept the 1972 Dolphins’ record intact for another year, and surviving players continued to celebrate their team’s achievement.
Bob Heinz, a member of the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins, has died at 79.
His son said Heinz died of natural causes on October 31.
Heinz played defensive line for the Dolphins and won two Super Bowls with the team.
The 1972 Dolphins went 14-0 in the regular season and won three postseason games, including Super Bowl VII.
Heinz later became an advertising executive in California.
- Who
- Bob Heinz, a former NFL player and member of the 1972 Miami Dolphins.
- What
- He died at 79. His son said he died of natural causes.
- When
- October 31; the year is not stated for the date of death.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Heinz was drafted in the second round out of the University of Pacific.
Heinz was part of the Dolphins team that went 14-0 in the regular season and won three postseason games, including Super Bowl VII.
Heinz played his final season with the Dolphins before finishing his career in Washington.
Heinz died of natural causes, according to his son.
The Daily Mail published its report on Heinz's death.
- Age at death
- 79
- Dolphins regular-season record in 1972
- 14-0
- Postseason wins in 1972
- 3, including Super Bowl VII
- Dolphins career
- Played for the team until 1977
- NFL games
- Appeared in 109 games and started 55
- Super Bowl VIII ring
- Sold at auction for $68,040
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What people are saying
What I loved most about my dad was just his loving good nature
He was a giant of a person and looked every bit the part of the 'big tough football player,' which he of course was. But he was an overwhelmingly kind and caring person - a trait I've definitely sought to emulate in my life.
CONGRATS to the #DetroitLions on the Win and a game well played today
CHEERS to all my '72 undefeated teammates and #MiamiDolphin fans on our now 54 year record! Cheers!