R.I.P. Mini-Mack Herron

[jimnance]

R.I.P. mini-mack!

For a coupla years- one of the most fun-to-watch Pats of all time. 5'5" bowling ball. Might be THE most fun-to-watch Pat of all time. Between him, gronk and Dion Lewis.



Former Patriots running back and return specialist Mack Herron passed away Sunday at the age of 67

Former Patriot Mack Herron dies at 67 - The Boston Globe

Former Patriots RB Mack Herron passes away at age 67

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[jah]

Damn...I just did my research on him (cause I'm only 20) last week after reading about him in Patriots Playbook and thought he was a real cool character (plus I'm also really short). RIP.

 

[jimnance]

It was fun watching this midget actually knock 250lb linebackers on their ass. He could run with POWER and the Pats even used him sometimes in short-yardage power runs up the middle. Low center- of- gravity exploding through 290lb dlmen. Very unique. Haven't really seen anyone like him in NFL since. Unfortunately had big time drug problems

 

[VrabelJr]

For a coupla years- one of the most fun-to-watch Pats of all time. 5'5" bowling ball. Might be THE most fun-to-watch Pat of all time. Between him, gronk and Dion Lewis

Dion Lewis has played like 6.5 games for us. Pump the brakes a lil' biiiiit.

 

[aluminum seats]

Dion Lewis has played like 6.5 games for us. Pump the brakes a lil' biiiiit.

He's not talking all-time greats, he's talking fun to watch. I've been watching the patriots for a long time and it's hard to think of many guys who were more fun to watch than Lewis.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

He's not talking all-time greats, he's talking fun to watch. I've been watching the patriots for a long time and it's hard to think of many guys who were more fun to watch than Lewis.

Danny Woodhead was pretty high up there, too.

 

[archstanton543]

Who?

 

[Ivan]

Who?

Yep

It would help to know who this thread is about?

 

[DaBruinz]

Thoughts and Prayers to the family of Mini Mack Herron..

 

[RayClay]

Dion Lewis has played like 6.5 games for us. Pump the brakes a lil' biiiiit.

You're arguing about what he finds fun?

 

[Patsfanin Philly]

He was exciting as a punt returner, kick returner and running back for the PAtirots in the mid 70s. Unfortunately his life took a few bad turns after his pro career with multiple arrests for drug use and possession of heroin. RIP.
Mack Herron NFL Football Statistics | Pro-Football-Reference.com

 

[Jackson 2]

He was exciting as a punt returner, kick returner and running back for the PAtirots in the mid 70s. Unfortunately his life took a few bad turns after his pro career with multiple arrests for drug use and possession of heroin. RIP.
Mack Herron NFL Football Statistics | Pro-Football-Reference.com

He was an absolutely electrifying player. Great runner, receiver, blocker. If his career would have been longer, I believe he would have been a candidate for the Pats' Hall of Fame. He was that good.

 

[Family]

Mack Herron offered hope for the New England Patriots in an era when they averaged 4 wins a season over almost a decade. He was a special teams threat/running back who was one of the few stars in dismal times. He fought demons. Reports are that he was arrested over 20 times for drugs which was the only reason NE had him because everyone else backed off. Last arrest was 2011. Wonder if he used one too many times.

 

[VrabelJr]

Danny Woodhead was pretty high up there, too.

There was a guy named Randy Moss that played here if I recall. We also had this boring bum named Curtis Martin once upon a time. I just love how short some fans' memories are (not talking to you btw).

 

[DarrylS]

Back in the day my wife knew Darryl Stingley and hung with him and his crew, one of her favorite stories had to do with Mack Herron walking around with a garbage bag full of Marijuana.. her comment was he abused himself pretty good, not surprised.

 

[AQPE]

Only shock to me was that he made it out the 20th Century. With that said, rest in peace little big man

 

[IcyPatriot]

That's sad .... RIP Mack ... was fun watching him play ....
he would have flourished in the today's NFL as he could run - catch and do returns.

 

[scott99]

Wow, this really hits me hard. Mack Herron is the reason why I became a Patriot's fan. Born and raised in NY, I grew up a Jet's fan because of my Dad, but in 1974, while watching highlights on This Week In The NFL (I think it was called that, it was Tom Brookshire and Pat Summerall weekly highlights show), I saw Mack Herron highlights. From that day on, I was hooked on the Pats. Really started following them in 1975 and became a Pat's fan full time. I was 12 when I first saw Mack Herron highlights. RIP Mack.

 

[scott99]

Back in the day my wife knew Darryl Stingley and hung with him and his crew, one of her favorite stories had to do with Mack Herron walking around with a garbage bag full of Marijuana.. her comment was he abused himself pretty good, not surprised.

Yeah, his nickname for a while was Mack Heroin. That's a shame that he messed himself up so much.

 

[Zeus]

Yeah, his nickname for a while was Mack Heroin. That's a shame that he messed himself up so much.

The fans in section 22 of the old stadium used to call him Smack Heroin.