Pete Henry NFL Hall of Fame

Pete Henry Hall Of Fame NFL

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Pete Henry

Inducted:
1963

Pete Henry NFL Hall of Fame

Player Stats 

5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
245 lb (111 kg)

Born:
October 31, 1897
Mansfield, Ohio, U.S.

Died:
February 7, 1952
Washington, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Position: 
Tackle

College:
Washington & Jefferson (1915–1919)

Pete Henry was one of pro football’s first true stars, known for his dominance on both sides of the ball during the NFL’s early years. Playing primarily as a tackle and kicker for the Canton Bulldogs from 1920 to 1926, Henry’s combination of strength, agility, and skill made him nearly unstoppable.

He helped lead the Bulldogs to back-to-back NFL Championships in 1922 and 1923, anchoring a defense that was nearly impenetrable while also serving as a reliable scorer with his booming punts and accurate kicks. Standing just 5’11” and weighing 245 pounds, Henry was quick for his size and known for overpowering larger opponents.

His impact on the game was so great that he was selected to the NFL’s 1920s All-Decade Team. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963, Pete Henry is remembered as a pioneer who helped establish the league’s foundation for greatness.

Henry's Awards and Honors

  • 2× NFL champion (1922, 1923)
  • 4× First-team All-Pro (1920–1923)
  • NFL 1920s All-Decade Team
  • 2× Consensus All-American (1918, 1919)
  • First-team All-American (1917)

NFL Records

    • Renowned for powerful punting and kicking in the league’s early era
    • Key player in the Canton Bulldogs’ championship dynasty

    NFL Teams

    As a player:
    Canton Bulldogs (1920–1923, 1925–1926)
    New York Giants (1927)
    Pottsville Maroons (1927–1928)
    As a coach:
    Canton Bulldogs (1926)
    Pottsville Maroons (1928)
    Washington & Jefferson (1929)
    Washington & Jefferson (1930–1933)
    Washington & Jefferson (1942, 1945)
    As an administrator:
    Washington & Jefferson (1932–1952)

    Number Worn:
    18, 20, 13, 55, 23

    NFL Stats

    Seasons:
    1920–1923, 1925–1928
    Games Played:
    86
    Points:
    58 (9 field goals, 25 extra points, 1 touchdown reception)
    NFL Championships:
    2× (1922, 1923) with the Canton Bulldogs
    All-Pro Selections:
    4× First-team All-Pro (1920–1923)
    All-Decade Team NFL:
    1920s All-Decade Team
    Longest Punt:
    94 yards (1923), an NFL record until 1969
    Coaching record:
    Regular season: 3–17–3 (.196)