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Carey Henley

Carey Henley

  • Class
    1961
  • Induction
    1993
  • Sport(s)
    Football
Carey Henley was a three-time All-American running back for the Mocs from 1959-61.  He led UTC in rushing for three seasons and was captain of the 1961 team. 

His career numbers include 2,164 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns on 433 carries.  He was honorable mention Little All-American in 1959 and 1960.  He earned second team Little All-American in 1961 when he was team captain and rushed for 730 yards and seven scores on 149 carries.   

Henley signed with the Buffalo Bills in 1962 and played in one game on Sept. 30 against the Dallas Texans.  He then began a 30-year career in teaching in Chattanooga, serving as football coach and Athletic Director at Kirkman Technical, Brainerd and Tyner High Schools.
 
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