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Bob Heinz Dies at 79
Former Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Bob Heinz, part of the 1972 undefeated NFL team, dies at 79.
In brief
Former Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Bob Heinz, part of the 1972 undefeated NFL team, dies at 79. Bob Heinz, a member of the 1972 Miami Dolphins' 'No-Name Defense' that went undefeated, dies at 79. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Bob Heinz dies
Bob Heinz, a member of the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins' 'No-Name Defense,' dies at 79.
Heinz's background
Heinz was born in Milwaukee and played college football at the University of the Pacific.
NFL draft pick
Heinz was a second-round pick of the Dolphins in 1969.
No-Name Defense
The Dolphins defense was called the 'No-Name Defense' by Cowboys coach Tom Landry.
1972 Dolphins
Heinz played on the 1972 Dolphins team that remains the only undefeated, untied NFL team.
1973 Dolphins
Heinz was part of the 1973 Dolphins, who repeated as Super Bowl champions.
The short version
Bob Heinz, a member of the 1972 Miami Dolphins' 'No-Name Defense' that went undefeated, dies at 79.
