Henk Nienhuis

Henk Nienhuis (11 August 1941 – 18 February 2017) was a Dutch footballer and manager. He spent the major part of his career at BV Veendam, hence his nickname Mister Veendam.

Playing career Nienhuis played in midfield for BV Veendam from 1963 to 1973, after joining them from hometown amateur side Nieuw Buinen. He made his debut for Veendam on 25 August 1963 against Excelsior.

He attracted interest from Feyenoord and was called up for Netherlands U-21 in November 1964,

Managerial career Nienhuis managed Veendam during the second half of the eighties, clinching promotion with them to the Eredivisie twice. He later worked as a director at the club, as he did at FC Groningen. His son Evert-Jan also played for Veendam.

Nienhuis died in February 2017 of prostate cancer. Stadium De Langeleegte was renamed Henk Nienhuis stadium in his honour.