Hall of Fame
During his collegiate years at Ozarks, George Henry was a four-year lettermen in tennis and a two-year lettermen in basketball. In his senior year, he was named All-AIC in tennis and was also the sports editor of the “Mountain Eagle” and “Aerie” campus publications. Upon graduation, Henry became a track coach and in 1969, 1970 and 1976 he was the NAIA District XVII Track Coach of the Year. In the latter two years, he was also the NAIA Area V Track Coach of the Year. In 1977, Henry was inducted into the National NAIA Track Hall of Fame in Kansas City, Missouri, where he coached nine Public School state titles, one football, two track & field and six consecutive tennis titles. From 1963-1977, Henry was a collegiate track coach and his impressive program capitulated him to four AIC Track titles and an AIC Cross Country title. His win-loss record was an impressive 1474-714 (.670) over his 43-year coaching career. Everywhere he coached, Henry started a track program, which culminated in coaching over 5,000 athletes in his four decade career. Henry retired in 1977.
