"[Freeman is] an excellent storyteller."
—Sports Illustrated
The 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.
Industry Reviews
"A marvelous, engrossing trip back to a period when football was played with love and passion and the Miami Dolphins were not merely fantastic, but unstoppable. Mike Freeman is one of the nation's best sports writers, and he proves it once again here. A dazzling read."
