Undefeated. Inside the 1972 Miami Dolphins’ Perfect Season

"[Freeman is] an excellent storyteller."-Sports IllustratedThe 1972 Miami Dolphins, under the expert leadership of legendary coach Don Shula, remain to this day the only team in the National Football League ever to enjoy a perfect season with no defeats and no ties. Now, 40 years after sports history was made, acclaimed sports writer Mike Freeman celebrates the Dolphins' singular achievement in Undefeated.
A riveting story filled with heartbreaking injuries, miraculous finishes, and tested relationships-featuring a roster of gridiron greats, including Bob Griese, Earl Morrall, Larry Csonka, Paul Warfield, Mercury Morris, Nick Buoniconti and others-Undefeated follows a underdog team on its remarkable run: 14 regular season victories, 2 postseason wins, and a Super Bowl championship. It is a book no football fan will want to miss.  Go inside the locker room and onto the field for a defining season in sports history: Shula's Winning Edge: Discover the unforgiving, perfectionist coaching style of Don Shula, the architect behind the Dolphins' disciplined march into the record books.
The No-Name Defense: Learn how a defense with few superstars, led by linebacker Nick Buoniconti, became one of the most dominant and intelligent units the league has ever seen. An Unforgettable Roster: Relive the stories of gridiron greats like the powerful Larry Csonka, the explosive Mercury Morris, and the brilliant Bob Griese as they balance rivalry and camaraderie. A Season for the Ages: Go behind the scenes of the only perfect season in NFL history, from heartbreaking injuries and last-second victories to a final, redemptive Super Bowl win.