🏈On December 12, 1982 “The Snowplow Game” took place in a matchup between the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots at Schaefer Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Due to icy conditions, the game remained scoreless until late in the 4th quarter, when the snowplow operator (Mark Henderson) was called in to clear a spot on the snowy field by Patriots head coach Ron Meyer specifically for New England kicker John Smith so he could kick the game-winning field goal to give the Patriots a 3–0 win.

41 years ago today - December 12, 1982 Snow Plow Game: Pats coach Ron Meyer sent snowplow operator, Mark Henderson, who was on prison release, out to clear a spot for kicker John Smith’s 33-yard FG attempt, which was good Final score: Pats 3 - Dolphins 0 https://x.com/bhyldburg/status/1734621244404732312?s=46&t=x0jOJbeQMuOJkQa9BxOIjw https://x.com/bostonsportsinf/status/1734390486096372062?s=46&t=x0jOJbeQMuOJkQa9BxOIjw | New England Patriots Nation

One of the most iconic games in franchise history: The Snow Bowl ❄ Vote for the best game in Patriots history: https://bit.ly/3arbIwC | New England Patriots

LEGO Snowplow by Dominick Ploeckelman | Beyond the Brick