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Bob Heinz, Member of 1972 Perfect Miami Dolphins, Dies at 79

Bob Heinz, Member of 1972 Perfect Miami Dolphins, Dies at 79
World Sports · 06:09:03 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

Former Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Bob Heinz, a member of the 1972 team that completed the NFL's only perfect season, has died at age 79.

Heinz played for the Dolphins from 1969 to 1977 and was part of the squad that went 17-0 en route to a Super Bowl VII victory.

The Palm Beach Post reported his death on November 4, 2026.

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