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John G. Henderson

1892 – 1912

American football player

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About John G. Henderson

Lived 1892 – 1912 (aged 19–20). John G. Henderson was an American american football player.

John Green "Tiny" Henderson (July 23, 1892 – September 5, 1939) was an American college football player and college baseball coach. He was from Ocilla, Georgia.

College football Henderson was a lineman for the Georgia Bulldogs of the University of Georgia from 1912 to 1915. He weighed 210 pounds.

1913 In 1913 Henderson outweighed the second-heaviest Georgia projected starter by 20 pounds.

1914 In 1914, he was "regarded as one of the best line men in the entire south" and worked "as fast with his head as with his feet." Henderson kicked the winning point to defeat Sewanee, giving the school its first loss at home since 1893. He passed the ball to All-American quarterback David Paddock.

1915 Henderson was captain of the 1915 team. Henderson was elected All-Southern. Henderson once was the head of a group of three men, one behind the other with his hands upon the shoulders of the one in front, to counter Georgia Tech's jump shift offense utilized by John Heisman. The game ended 0–0.

Baseball Henderson led Georgia baseball in 1917.

Death Henderson died in Valdosta, Georgia on September 5, 1939, at the age of 47.

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Birth century
Died
1912
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Education
University of Georgia
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John Henderson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John G. Henderson?

American football player (1892-1912)

When was John G. Henderson born?

John G. Henderson was born on 23 July 1892 in Ocilla.

When did John G. Henderson die?

John G. Henderson died in 1912.

What was John G. Henderson's occupation?

John G. Henderson was an american football player.

What nationality was John G. Henderson?

John G. Henderson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John G. Henderson

· Wikidata: Q19666718

· DBpedia: John G. Henderson

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