Bob Heinz

Bob Heinz
No. 72, 76
PositionsDefensive tackle, Defensive end
Personal information
Born (1947-07-25) July 25, 1947
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NFL draft1969: 2nd round, 37th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL/AFL statistics
Fumble recoveries1
Sacks9
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Kenneth Heinz (born July 25, 1947) is a former defensive tackle in American college and professional football. He was drafted in the second round (37th pick overall) of the 1969 NFL/AFL draft by the Miami Dolphins, and played professionally for the Miami Dolphins and the Washington Redskins.[1]

Biography

Heinz was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and attended Messmer High School in Milwaukee and Lincoln High School in Stockton, California.[2] He played college football at San Joaquin Delta College[3] and the University of the Pacific. Heinz was inducted into the University of the Pacific Hall of Fame as a 1987-1988 Inductee.[4]

He played for the Miami Dolphins from 1969 to 1977 and for the Washington Redskins in 1978. He is a member of the undefeated (17–0) 1972 Miami Dolphins.[5][6]

After retiring from the NFL, Heinz became an advertising executive in Palo Alto, California.[7]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "1969 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Bob Heinz". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on October 18, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  3. ↑ "NFL Alumni". California Community Colleges Chancelor's Office. Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  4. ↑ "PACIFIC ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME". Pacific Tigers. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Bob Heinz". IMDb.
  6. ↑ "Alumni List". Affinity Online. Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  7. ↑ "A Perfect Time To Remember". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on October 18, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2013.