Bruce Herron
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||
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| Born | April 14, 1954 Victoria, Texas, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||||||
| Career information | |||||||
| College | New Mexico | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1977: 7th round, 180th overall pick | ||||||
| Career history | |||||||
* Offseason or practice squad member only | |||||||
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Bruce Wayne Herron (born April 14, 1954) is an American former professional football player who played linebacker for five seasons for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL).[1] He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the 7th round (180th overall) of the 1977 NFL Draft.[2] In December 2012, Herron and former players Raymond Austin and Gerry Sullivan filed a lawsuit against the NFL over their handling of concussions.[3]
References
- ↑ "Bruce Herron Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
- ↑ "1977 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
- ↑ Janssen, Kim (December 14, 2012). "Two former Chicago Bears the latest to sue NFL over concussions". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved December 15, 2012.