Before the Banners: “He Built the Brotherhood, But Was Left Behind: The Forgotten Legend Who Made Duke Great” The jerseys of J.J. Redick, Christian Laettner, and Grant Hill are revered like holy artifacts in the corridors of Cameron Indoor Stadium. However, one name that contributed to the establishment of Duke basketball’s heyday is far too frequently overlooked: Phil Henderson. Henderson played for more than just Duke. For four unforgettable years, he bled blue. He wasn’t a one-hit wonder. He wasn’t a star in the NBA. However, Duke’s dynasty might not have existed without Phil Henderson, and
Before the banners, before the Cameron Crazies became a national phenomenon, and before Duke basketball became synonymous with championship pedigree, there was Phil Henderson – the bridge between promise and …
Before the Banners: “He Built the Brotherhood, But Was Left Behind: The Forgotten Legend Who Made Duke Great” The jerseys of J.J. Redick, Christian Laettner, and Grant Hill are revered like holy artifacts in the corridors of Cameron Indoor Stadium. However, one name that contributed to the establishment of Duke basketball’s heyday is far too frequently overlooked: Phil Henderson. Henderson played for more than just Duke. For four unforgettable years, he bled blue. He wasn’t a one-hit wonder. He wasn’t a star in the NBA. However, Duke’s dynasty might not have existed without Phil Henderson, and Read More
