Undefeated Paperback - 2013

"[Freeman is] an excellent storyteller."

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.

How did one team defy the odds to achieve what no other in NFL history has managed?

• A Legendary Coach: Go inside the locker room with Don Shula, the demanding leader who forged a team of champions from the ashes of a humiliating Super Bowl loss.
• The Perfect Season: A game-by-game chronicle of the Dolphins' unprecedented 17-0 run, from miraculous finishes to the injuries that tested their resolve.
• The No-Name Defense: Discover the story behind the league's most underestimated defensive unit, a group of unsung heroes who systematically dismantled their opponents.
• An Unforgettable Roster: Meet the gridiron greats who made it happen--from the punishing runs of Larry Csonka and the explosive speed of Mercury Morris to the cool precision of Bob Griese.