Rick Henry Biography
Rick Henry is a veteran American award-winning sports journalist currently the Sports Director for WIS. He joined the WIS network in 1988 as an anchor and reporter. Henry started his television career at WPDE-TV in Florence, SC, in 1981 when he was hired as the Sports Director. He became the first African-American journalist to serve as Sports Director for a South Carolina-based television station.
While working with WPDE, Rick did play-by-play for an ABC telecast of a college football game between South Carolina State and Grambling. His first radio broadcast job was with WHSC radio in Hartsville, SC where he worked as a DJ as well as a play-by-play announcer for High School basketball and baseball games.
In 1999, Rick was named 1999 Sportscaster of the year by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association. In 2005, his Sportscast was selected as the best in South Carolina by the Associated Press. He is also a recipient of two prestigious Emmy awards. Adding to her accolades, Rick was named to the University of South Carolina College of Journalism’s “Diamond Circle”, joining a national group of esteemed individuals chosen for outstanding contributions to their field in 1998.
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During his broadcast career, Henry has covered some of the world’s biggest sporting events including The Super Bowl, The 1996 Summer Olympics, The Masters, The World Series, The Ryder Cup, The Daytona 500, and The NCAA Basketball tournament, and the NBA Playoffs.
In 1980, Rick was named CETA Director for Chesterfield County, South Carolina. CETA (THe Comprehensive Employment Training Act) was a program designed to train workers and provide them with jobs in the public sector. It offered work to those with low incomes and the long-term unemployed as well as summer jobs to low-income high school students.
Henry is actively involved in community work. He was named Man of the Year by both the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Florence. Moreover, Rick serves on the Board of Directors for the Ray Tanner foundation…an organization founded by USC baseball Coach Ray Tanner and his wife Karen to help children in need.
During his spare time, Rick loves spending time with his family, playing golf, and working out.
Rick Henry Age, Birthday
Henry is very private when it comes to his personal life. He has not disclosed his age and date of birth hence his birthday is not known. Nevertheless, we promise to update this section as soon as possible.
Rick Henry Wife
Henry is married to his wife Perrene, who works with Special Needs students at Dutch Fork High School. Rick and Perrene are blessed with two children namely Apryl Henry Debrosse and Brian Henry. They also have a grandson named Deen Debrosse.
Rick Henry Family
Henry is the son of James R Henry, Sr a factory worker, and Mrs. Nancy Henry a teacher. However, it is not known if Rick has any siblings.
Rick Henry Height
Henry stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches tall.
Rick Henry Net Worth
Henry has an estimated net worth of between $1 million – $5 million. His income is mainly from his successful career as a broadcast journalist specifically a sports journalist.
Rick Henry Salary
Henry receives an approximate annual salary of between $40,000 – $110,500.