| Doug Henderson | |
| Fullname: | Douglas Henderson |
| Birth Date: | 6 March 1913 |
| Birth Place: | Southampton, England |
| Position: | Half-back / Right-back |
| Youthclubs1: | Park Avenue |
| Years1: | 1934–1939 |
| Caps1: | 22 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 1939–1940 |
| Clubs2: | Bristol City |
| Caps2: | 0 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
Douglas Henderson (6 March 1913 – 2002)[1] was an English professional footballer who played as a half-back or right-back for Southampton in the 1930s.
Henderson was born in Southampton and was educated at St Denys School. He played youth football for Park Avenue and was spotted playing in a match on Southampton Common by Southampton's trainer, Bert Shelley.[2]
He joined Southampton as an amateur in September 1934, and signed professional papers shortly afterwards, making his first-team debut at right-back away to Bury on 1 January 1936.[2] With Bill Adams well-established at right-back, Henderson was never a regular selection, although he did play the last six matches of the 1935–36 season as a half-back as cover for the ageing Arthur Bradford and Stan Woodhouse.[3]
Henderson only made one appearance in the following season, on the final day, but in February 1938 managed a run of nine games taking over from Charlie Sillett at right-back. After a handful of appearances the following year, he was given a free transfer to Bristol City in June 1939, but the outbreak of the Second World War brought his career to a close.[2]
Following the outbreak of war, Henderson returned to Southampton to become a policeman. He remained in the police force until his retirement.[2]