Douglas Henderson (6 March 1913 – 2002)[1] was an English professional footballer who played as a half-back or right-back for Southampton in the 1930s.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Douglas Henderson | ||
| Date of birth | 6 March 1913 | ||
| Place of birth | Southampton, England | ||
| Date of death | 2002 (aged 88–89) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Half-back / Right-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Park Avenue | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1934–1939 | Southampton | 22 | (0) |
| 1939–1940 | Bristol City | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Football career
editHenderson was born in Southampton and was educated at St Denys School. He played youth football for Park Avenue and was spotted playing in a match on Southampton Common by Southampton's trainer, Bert Shelley.[2]
He joined Southampton as an amateur in September 1934, and signed professional papers shortly afterwards, making his first-team debut at right-back away to Bury on 1 January 1936.[2] With Bill Adams well-established at right-back, Henderson was never a regular selection, although he did play the last six matches of the 1935–36 season as a half-back as cover for the ageing Arthur Bradford and Stan Woodhouse.[3]
Henderson only made one appearance in the following season, on the final day, but in February 1938 managed a run of nine games taking over from Charlie Sillett at right-back. After a handful of appearances the following year, he was given a free transfer to Bristol City in June 1939, but the outbreak of the Second World War brought his career to a close.[2]
Later career
editFollowing the outbreak of war, Henderson returned to Southampton to become a policeman. He remained in the police force until his retirement.[2]
References
edit- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 121. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- ^ a b c d Holley, Duncan; Chalk, Gary (1992). The Alphabet of the Saints. ACL & Polar Publishing. p. 164. ISBN 0-9514862-3-3.
- ^ Chalk, Gary; Holley, Duncan (1987). Saints – A complete record. Breedon Books. p. 95. ISBN 0-907969-22-4.