Hollywood Henderson Biography

Thomas Henderson, nicknamed Hollywood, was born on March 1, 1953, and played as a linebacker in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers, Houston Oilers, and Miami Dolphins. He played college football at Langston University after earning All-City honors as a defensive end at Douglass High School. Despite having to sit out his junior year after transferring, he earned All-City honors as a senior at Douglass High School. His flamboyant play and high-visibility lifestyle led him to adopt the nickname Hollywood. In 2002, he was inducted into the Langston University Athletic Hall of Fame. Henderson was selected in the first round (18th overall) of the 1975 NFL draft as part of the Dallas Cowboys Dirty Dozen draft. Henderson adopted the nickname Hollywood due to his flashy playing style and prominent public presence.