Jack Henry (American football, born 1926)

Jack R. Henry (March 1, 1926 – September 2, 2018) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Texas State University (then known as Southwest Texas State University) for a single season, in 1960, compiling a record of 2–8.[1]

Jack Henry
Biographical details
Born(1926-03-01)March 1, 1926
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
DiedSeptember 2, 2018(2018-09-02) (aged 92)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1948–1949Southwest Texas State
Basketball
1948–1950Southwest Texas State
Baseball
1949–1950Southwest Texas State
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1951–1957Mercedes HS (TX)
1958–1959McAllen HS (TX)
1960Southwest Texas State
1961–1964Harlingen HS (TX)
1965–1969Robstown HS (TX)
1970Pearland HS (TX)
1974Marble Falls HS (TX)
Head coaching record
Overall2–8 (college)

Henry was a multiple-sport athlete at Southwest Texas State and was later inducted into the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame.[2]

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Southwest Texas State Bobcats (Lone Star Conference) (1960)
1960 Southwest Texas State 2–8 1–6 T–7th
Southwest Texas State: 2–8 1–6
Total: 2–8

References

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  1. ^ "Jack R. Henry". dignitymemorial.com. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
  2. ^ "THSCA HALL OF HONOR MEMBERS" (PDF). Texas High School Coaches Association. Retrieved September 8, 2019.