The Miami Dolphins have announced the death of Bob Heinz, a member of the franchise's historic 1972 perfect season team. The announcement was made on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Heinz was part of the only NFL team to complete a perfect season, finishing 17-0 including a Super Bowl VII victory. The defensive lineman played for the Dolphins from 1969 to 1977.
The team did not immediately release a cause of death. Tributes have begun pouring in from former teammates and the organization honoring Heinz's contribution to the historic achievement.
