Mike Henry (American football)

American football player and actor (1936-2021)

Michael Dennis Henry (August 15, 1936 – January 8, 2021) was an American football linebacker and actor. He was best known for his role as Tarzan in the 1960s trilogy and as Junior in the Smokey and the Bandit movie series. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Rams. His playing career lasted from 1959 to 1964. Henry was born in Los Angeles.

Mike Henry
Born
Michael Dennis Henry

(1936-08-15)August 15, 1936
DiedJanuary 8, 2021(2021-01-08) (aged 84)
Occupation(s)Football linebacker, actor
Years active1957–1988 (actor)
1958–1964 (football player)
Spouse
Cheryl Sweeney (m. 1984)
Children1

Football career
No. 68, 37, 53
Position:Linebacker
Career information
College:USC
NFL Draft:1958 / Round: 9 / Pick: 100
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:76
Interceptions:9
Fumble recoveries:6
Player stats at NFL.com

Henry died on January 8, 2021 in Burbank, California from Parkinson's disease and chronic traumatic encephalopathy. He was 84.[1]

References change

  1. Bosselman, Haley. "Mike Henry, NFL Player and Actor, Dies at 84". Variety. Retrieved 4 February 2021.

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