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Jerry Henderson

Born
June 22, 1941
Died
May 17, 2014
Age
72 years
Cause
cancer

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Jerry Douglas Henderson (June 22, 1941 – May 17, 2014) 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.

Henderson attended Mississippi State University on a basketball scholarship and later served in the Mississippi Air National Guard. He died of cancer in 2014.

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.

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