Kenneth Charles Henry

Recognized Achievement: 
Olympic Medal Winner
Bio: 

Kenneth Charles Henry (January 7, 1929 – March 1, 2009) won a gold medal in speed skating at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, Norway despite a bout with the flu. At the 1968 Olympic Games he coached the U.S. women’s speed-skating team. Mr. Henry received a teaching degree from Northern Illinois University and taught at Austin High School before becoming a pro golfer.

CPS Schools Attended: 
Ebinger School
Taft high School