Charley Hennigan was born in Bienville, Louisiana, and came out of Minden High School in Minden, Louisiana. From there his career ran through college football at Northwestern State and pro football with the Houston Oilers.
He entered pro football as an undrafted free agent in 1960. His professional career included the Houston Oilers. He died on December 20, 2017.
Career highlights
- 2× AFL champion (1960, 1961)
- 4× First-team All-AFL (1961–1964)
- 5× AFL All-Star (1961–1965)
- 2× AFL receiving yards leader (1961, 1964)
- AFL receptions leader (1964)
- American Football League All-Time Team
- Most receiving yards in a single calendar month - 822 (October 1961)
Honors as listed in Charley Hennigan's Wikipedia profile.
Pro career
- Houston Oilers (1960–1966)
Teams as listed in the sources below, including practice-squad and offseason stints.
Questions about this player
What high school did Charley Hennigan go to?
Charley Hennigan played high school football at Minden High School in Minden, Louisiana (Webster Parish).
Is Charley Hennigan from Shreveport?
Charley Hennigan played high school football in the Shreveport–Bossier area, at Minden High School in Minden; he was born in Bienville, Louisiana.
Where did Charley Hennigan play college football?
Charley Hennigan played college football at Northwestern State.
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