(ESU) Emporia State football today announced the establishment of the Steve Henry Award.
Head Coach Garin Higgins says the Steve Henry Award will be given out at the end of the year to the Hornet football player that most exemplifies how Steve Henry led his life.
Those characteristics include being a leader and positive role model both on and off the field, being selfless and humble, performing service to the community, and displaying high character.
Henry was a four-year letterman in track and football for the Hornets from 1975-78.
In 1978, Henry was named first-team all-CSIC and District 10, Emporia State University “Player of The Year,” and was named an honorable mention All-American by The Sporting News.
Henry was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1979 and played three years in the National Football League. He played in eight games with the Cardinals in 1979, five with the New York Giants in 1980, and two games with the Baltimore Colts in 1981. He had one interception in his NFL career, against Joe Montana in 1980.
