Bob Heinz
American football player
- July 25, 1947 · Milwaukee
- October 31, 2026
- 79 years
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Bob Heinz, 79, American football player (Miami Dolphins, Washington Redskins).
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|Robert Kenneth Heinz (July 25, 1947 – October 31, 2026) was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Pacific Tigers. Heinz was selected in the second round (37th pick overall) of the 1969 NFL/AFL draft by the Miami Dolphins, and played professionally for the Dolphins and the Washington Redskins.
Biography
Heinz was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 25, 1947. He attended Messmer High School in Milwaukee and Lincoln High School in Stockton, California. He played college football at San Joaquin Delta College and the University of the Pacific. Heinz was inducted into the University of the Pacific Hall of Fame as a 1987-1988 Inductee.
He played for the Miami Dolphins from 1969 to 1977 and for the Washington Redskins in 1978. He was a member of the undefeated (17–0) 1972 Miami Dolphins and won a second Super Bowl title with the Dolphins in 1973. He was credited with 9 sacks during his career and had 2 sacks and 1 fumble recovery during the perfect season.
After retiring from the NFL, Heinz became an advertising executive in Palo Alto, California. Heinz died in Fresno, California, on October 31, 2026, at the age of 79.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.In which city was Robert Kenneth Heinz born?
- A.Palo Alto, California
- B.Milwaukee, Wisconsincorrect
- C.Miami, Florida
- D.Stockton, California
Robert Kenneth Heinz was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 25, 1947.
Source: Biography section
2.Which high school did Robert Kenneth Heinz attend in Stockton, California?
- A.Messmer High School
- B.Fresno High School
- C.Pacific High School
- D.Lincoln High Schoolcorrect
Robert Kenneth Heinz attended Lincoln High School in Stockton, California.
Source: Biography section
3.At which institution did Robert Kenneth Heinz play college football before attending the University of the Pacific?
- A.Messmer Junior College
- B.San Joaquin Delta Collegecorrect
- C.Palo Alto Academy
- D.Miami College
Robert Kenneth Heinz played college football at San Joaquin Delta College and the University of the Pacific.
Source: Biography section
4.What position did Robert Kenneth Heinz play in the NFL?
- A.Wide receiver
- B.Defensive tacklecorrect
- C.Linebacker
- D.Quarterback
Robert Kenneth Heinz was a defensive tackle in the National Football League.
Source: Introduction
5.Which team selected Robert Kenneth Heinz in the 1969 NFL/AFL draft?
- A.Stockton Tigers
- B.Pacific Giants
- C.Miami Dolphinscorrect
- D.Washington Redskins
Robert Kenneth Heinz was selected in the 1969 NFL/AFL draft by the Miami Dolphins.
Source: Introduction
6.What was the overall draft pick number for Robert Kenneth Heinz in 1969?
- A.79th
- B.25th
- C.19th
- D.37thcorrect
Robert Kenneth Heinz was selected as the 37th pick overall in the 1969 NFL/AFL draft.
Source: Introduction
7.During which years did Robert Kenneth Heinz play for the Miami Dolphins?
- A.1970–1977
- B.1969–1978
- C.1969–1977correct
- D.1972–1978
Robert Kenneth Heinz played for the Miami Dolphins from 1969 to 1977.
Source: Biography section
8.Which NFL team did Robert Kenneth Heinz play for in 1978?
- A.Washington Redskinscorrect
- B.Miami Dolphins
- C.Pacific Tigers
- D.Milwaukee Packers
Robert Kenneth Heinz played for the Washington Redskins in 1978.
Source: Biography section
9.Robert Kenneth Heinz was a member of which notable NFL team achievement?
- A.The 1978 Super Bowl champion Redskins
- B.The 1977 Pro Bowl roster
- C.The 1969 undefeated Pacific Tigers
- D.The 1972 undefeated Miami Dolphinscorrect
Robert Kenneth Heinz was a member of the undefeated 17-0 1972 Miami Dolphins.
Source: Biography section
10.In which hall of fame was Robert Kenneth Heinz inducted?
- A.University of the Pacific Hall of Famecorrect
- B.Milwaukee Sports Hall of Fame
- C.Pro Football Hall of Fame
- D.California Professional Hall of Fame
Robert Kenneth Heinz was inducted into the University of the Pacific Hall of Fame.
Source: Biography section
11.What was the career of Robert Kenneth Heinz after retiring from the NFL?
- A.High school teacher
- B.College football coach
- C.Sports commentator
- D.Advertising executivecorrect
After retiring from the NFL, Robert Kenneth Heinz became an advertising executive in Palo Alto, California.
Source: Biography section
12.In which city did Robert Kenneth Heinz work as an advertising executive?
- A.Miami, Florida
- B.Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- C.Palo Alto, Californiacorrect
- D.Fresno, California
Robert Kenneth Heinz became an advertising executive in Palo Alto, California.
Source: Biography section
13.On what date did Robert Kenneth Heinz pass away?
- A.October 31, 2026correct
- B.July 25, 2026
- C.October 31, 1947
- D.November 1, 2026
Robert Kenneth Heinz died on October 31, 2026.
Source: Introduction
14.In which city did Robert Kenneth Heinz die?
- A.Palo Alto, California
- B.Stockton, California
- C.Fresno, Californiacorrect
- D.Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Robert Kenneth Heinz died in Fresno, California.
Source: Biography section
15.How old was Robert Kenneth Heinz at the time of his death?
- A.77
- B.79correct
- C.81
- D.75
Robert Kenneth Heinz died at the age of 79.
Source: Biography section
16.Which college football team did Robert Kenneth Heinz play for?
- A.Washington Redskins
- B.Miami Dolphins
- C.Messmer High
- D.Pacific Tigerscorrect
Robert Kenneth Heinz played college football for the Pacific Tigers.
Source: Introduction
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