About Herb Henderson
Lived 1930 – 2022 (aged 91). Herb Henderson was an australian rules football player.
Herbert John Henderson (13 September 1930 – 31 July 2022 ) was an Australian rules footballer who was recruited by Footscray Football Club (now Western Bulldogs), in the Victorian Football League, now AFL from Mildura Imperials for the 1950 season. Henderson played in Imperials FC 1949 Sunraysia Football League's premiership team.
In 1950, Henderson could get no higher than second reserve, but the following year he established himself firmly,
He was regarded as perhaps the finest full-back of his time, with a reputation for keeping the best full-forwards, including champion John Coleman, to low scores. Coleman never had more than four goals in five contests with him.
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Who was Herb Henderson?
Australian rules footballer
When was Herb Henderson born?
Herb Henderson was born on 13 September 1930.
When did Herb Henderson die?
Herb Henderson died on 31 July 2022.
What was Herb Henderson's occupation?
Herb Henderson was an australian rules football player.
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· DBpedia: Herb Henderson (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herb Henderson. https://biography.guide/herb-henderson/
MLA: "Herb Henderson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/herb-henderson/.
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