Henry, was a four-year letterman in track and football from 1975-78.  In track, Henry was a sprinter and long jumper who ended his career as co-captain of the track team.  In football, Henry started all four years as a defensive back.  In 1976 he was named second-team all-CSIC, and he returned a kickoff 96 yards against Missouri Western.  He repeated as second-team all-CSIC performer in 1977 and earned first-team all-District 10 honors.  In 1978, Henry was named first-team all-CSIC and District 10, Emporia State University "Player of The Year," and honorable mention all-American, as voted by The Sporting News.  Henry was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1979 and played three years in the National Football League.