# Bob Heinz Dies at 79

> Former Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Bob Heinz, part of the 1972 undefeated NFL team, dies at 79.
- Title: Bob Heinz Dies at 79 · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/bob-heinz-member-of-undefeated-1972-dolphins-no-name-defense-dies-at-79
- Published: 2026-11-04T14:23:43.109+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Bob Heinz, a member of the 1972 Miami Dolphins' 'No-Name Defense' that went undefeated, dies at 79.