About Chick Henderson
Lived 1930 – 2006 (aged 76). Chick Henderson was a South African rugby union player.
John Hamilton "Chick" Henderson (9 February 1930 – 21 November 2006) was a South African rugby union player and commentator.
Biography Henderson was born in Johannesburg on 9 February 1930. He was educated at Michaelhouse, the University of the Witwatersrand and the University of Oxford. He played rugby for the Transvaal and Scotland and later became nationally known as a radio and subsequently television commentator. He was a founder member of The Quagga Rugby Club and Life President of the South African Barbarians.
He was also chairman of his engineering company.
Chick Henderson died in Johannesburg after a long illness caused by a heart condition. He was 76 years old.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chick Henderson?
South African-Scottish rugby union footballer
When was Chick Henderson born?
Chick Henderson was born on 9 February 1930.
When did Chick Henderson die?
Chick Henderson died on 21 November 2006.
What was Chick Henderson's occupation?
Chick Henderson was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Chick Henderson?
Chick Henderson was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Chick Henderson (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chick Henderson. https://biography.guide/chick-henderson/
MLA: "Chick Henderson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chick-henderson/.
Chicago: "Chick Henderson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chick-henderson/.
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