Born in Farmerville and raised in Mesquite, Henson’s class, flair, humor and colorful personality, and were his trademarks, as were the flying dismount and the feather in his hat.
A 3-time World Champion PRCA Saddle Bronc Rider, he worked and contested in rodoes in Australia, Argentina, France, Finland and the entire gamut of the United States. The 14-time NFR Qualifier and record 4-time Saddle Bronc Riding Average winner has had numerous movies, TV, and radio appearances. The singing cowboy has many other media credits on his list of accomplishments. “Hawkeye” currently makes his home base in Weatherford, Texas.