OMAHA, Neb. — LaRon Henerson, grandson of Ethel Watson of Iola and son of Iola native Henry Henderson, was inducted into the University of Nebraska-Omaha Maverick Hall of Fame in March.
Henderson became UNO’s all-time leading rusher during his career, which spanned 1987 to 1990. He finished with 2,720 yards, now third highest in school history.
Henderson’s best game came in his final appearance for the Mavericks when he rushed for a then-school record 233 yards against South Dakota in 1990. That one-game total still ranks eighth in UNO history. The native of St. Joseph, Mo., was named to the all-North Central Conference second team three times.
Henderson inducted into UNO Hall of Fame
