Dolphins defensive lineman Bob Heinz, member of 1972 perfect season, dies at 79
The gist
Bob Heinz, a defensive lineman on the Miami Dolphins' 1972 perfect-season team, died at 79 of natural causes.
He was the 22nd player from that 17-0 squad to pass away.
How it unfolded
- Jul 25, 1947Bob Heinz was born in Milwaukee; his family moved to California when he was a teen.
- 1969Heinz was chosen in the second round (37th overall) by the Dolphins in the 1969 AFL/NFL draft and played all 14 games as a rookie, starting one.
- 1972He played in 11 games and started eight at right defensive tackle during Miami's 17-0 season, recovering a fumble and recording two sacks.