Northeast Mississippi Community College honors Robert Henry with Hall of Fame award

Northeast Mississippi Community College recently recognized former Tiger football standout Robert Henry with the MACCC Sports Hall of Fame award during a campus ceremony. Henry was unable to attend the original induction ceremony in April.

Henry played for Coach Bill Ward’s 1972-73 teams and earned Defensive MVP honors as a linebacker. He was the only freshman selected to the MACJC All-State Team during his time at Northeast, according to college officials.

At the April induction, Northeast President Dr. Ricky Ford and Henry’s longtime friend and former coach Andy Greening accepted the award on his behalf. Henry has built a 35-year coaching career at various levels, including stops at Ole Miss, Southern Miss, Tennessee, SMU, Baylor, Wyoming, UAB, Henderson State and West Alabama.

Northeast officials congratulated Henry on the recognition and praised his lasting legacy on and off the field.

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