Jerry Henderson
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 22, 1941 Neshoba County, Mississippi |
| Died | May 17, 2014 (aged 72) |
| Education | Mississippi State University Mississippi College |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1989–1995 | Mississippi State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 62–101 (.380) |
Jerry Douglas Henderson (June 22, 1941 – May 17, 2014)[1] was a men's and women's basketball coach. He served as the head coach of the Mississippi State Bulldogs women's basketball team from 1989 through 1995, compiling a career record of 62–101.[2]
Henderson attended Mississippi State University on a basketball scholarship and later served in the Mississippi Air National Guard. He died of cancer in 2014.[1][3]
Mississippi Coaches Hall of Fame, Neshoba County native and graduate of Jackson Provine, Mississippi State, and Mississippi College who was a 47-year coaching veteran; led Madison Ridgeland High to 1983 state title; guided Warren Central to state championships in 1986, 1987, & 1989; led Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs from 1989-1995; led his prep boys & girls basketball teams to 896 wins and 351 losses plus 90 tournament championships.
Head coaching record
| Season | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Postseason | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State Bulldogs (SEC) (1989–1995) | |||||||||
| 1989–1990 | Mississippi State | 9–19 | 0–9 | 10th | |||||
| 1990–1991 | Mississippi State | 7–20 | 0–9 | 10th | |||||
| 1991–1992 | Mississippi State | 15–13 | 4–7 | T-7th | |||||
| 1992–1993 | Mississippi State | 14–13 | 3–8 | 11th | |||||
| 1993–1994 | Mississippi State | 8–18 | 1–10 | 12th | |||||
| 1994–1995 | Mississippi State | 9–18 | 1–10 | T-10th | |||||
| Mississippi State: | 62–101 (.380) | 9–53 (.145) | |||||||
| Total: | 62–101 (.380) | ||||||||
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National champion
Postseason invitational champion
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References
- 1 2 "Obituary for Jerry Douglas Henderson". Retrieved January 28, 2018.
- ↑ "2017-18 Mississippi State women's basketball media guide" (PDF). HailState.com. Mississippi State University.
- ↑ Bonner, Michael (May 20, 2014). "Former MSU basketball coach Jerry Henderson dead at 72". ClarionLedger.com. The Clarion Ledger. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
https://dailyleader.com/2013/06/23/mac-hall-of-fame-banquet-friday/
https://www.welchfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Jerry-Douglas-Henderson?obId=33487337