Jerry Hendren
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | November 4, 1947 Spokane, Washington |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 187 lb (85 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Idaho |
| NFL draft: | 1970 / Round: 4 / Pick: 89 |
| Career history | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jerry Wayne Hendren (born November 4, 1947) was an American football player. He played college football for the Idaho Vandals football team from 1966 to 1969[1] and professional football for the Denver Broncos in 1970. He led the NCAA in 1969 in both receptions (95) and receiving yards (1,452).[2][3][4] He also led the NCAA in 1968 in receptions (86) and receiving touchdowns (14).[5]
Hendren was signed by the Broncos in March 1970,[6] and he appeared in 10 games for the Broncos during the 1970 NFL season, principally on special teams.[7] He later had a long career in law enforcement. In 2013, Hendren was selected by the Big Sky Conference 42nd on the conference's list of "50 Greatest Male Athletes".[8]
See also
References
- ^ "Jerry Hendren". University of Idaho. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
- ^ "1969 Receiving Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
- ^ "Idaho's Hendren Top Receiver". The Sun (San Bernardino, CA). November 6, 1969. p. D6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Jerry Hendren Tops Nation in Pass Receiving". The Daily Herald (Provo, UT). December 10, 1969. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "1968 Receiving Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
- ^ "Broncos Sign Jerry Hendren". Greeley Daily Tribune. March 19, 1970 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Jerry Hendren". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
- ^ "No. 42 Idaho's Jerry Hendren". Big Sky Conference. October 10, 2013.
