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American football player (born 1947) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Kenneth Heinz (born July 25, 1947) is a former defensive tackle in American college and professional football. He was drafted in the 2nd 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.
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Position: | Defensive tackle |
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Born: | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | July 25, 1947
Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Weight: | 265 lb (120 kg) |
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High school: | Lincoln (Stockton, California) |
College: | Pacific |
NFL draft: | 1969 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37 |
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Heinz was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and attended Messmer High School in Milwaukee and Lincoln High School in Stockton, California.[1] He played college football at San Joaquin Delta College[2] and the University of the Pacific. Heinz was inducted into the University of the Pacific Hall of Fame as a 1987-1988 Inductee.[3]
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.[4][5]
After retiring from the NFL, Heinz became an advertising executive in Palo Alto, California.[6]