Did an x convict help new England win super bowl in1982?
No, the Patriots did not make it to the Super Bowl in 1982. What
you are referring to it is infamous "snow plow" game, December 12,
1982, between the New England Patriots and the visiting Miami
Dolphins. In the fourth quarter of the game, with 4:45 left in the
game, New England Patriots Head Coach Ron Meyer sent Mark Henderson
and his tractor onto the field to clear away the snow and ice that
had been steadily building on the playing field so the Patriots
could kick a field goal. Kicker John Smith made the kick and the
Patriots won the game 3-0. Mark Henderson, the man who cleared the
field for the kick was awarded a game ball by Meyer for his
efforts. Henderson was a convict who was out of jail on a
work-release program at the time. The tractor and brissle brush
attachment used to clear the snow and ice away is on display at
Patriots Place. Following the season, the NFL reviewed what
happened and banned the use of the snow plows and other such
devices during game play.