About John Henderson
Lived 1938 – 2025 (aged 87). John Henderson was an Australian australian rules football player.
John Bruce Henderson (31 August 1938 – 10 September 2025) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Originally from Avenel Football Club in the Waranga North East Football Association (WNEFA), Henderson made his senior VFL debut in 1957 as a half back before moving into a centreman role. Although he never won a best and fairest, Henderson was Collingwood's top vote getter in the 1963 Brownlow Medal count, finishing 4th in the league, and he was a Victorian interstate representative.
Henderson was appointed captain of Collingwood for the 1965 VFL season. Replaced as captain by Des Tuddenham for the 1966 VFL season, Henderson played in the 1966 VFL Grand Final, which they lost to St Kilda by a point.
He then left Collingwood to coach Yarraville in the Victorian Football Association.
In 1972, Henderson coached local team Donvale United to a premiership in the ESCFA.
Henderson later coached Wodonga in the Ovens & Murray Football League from 1978 to 1980.
Henderson died on 10 September 2025, 10 days after his 87th birthday.
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Who was John Henderson?
former Australian rules footballer
When was John Henderson born?
John Henderson was born on 31 August 1938.
When did John Henderson die?
John Henderson died on 10 September 2025.
What was John Henderson's occupation?
John Henderson was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was John Henderson?
John Henderson was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Henderson (Australian rules footballer)
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