Dutch footballer (1941–2017)
Henk Nienhuis|
Full name |
Hendrik Evert Nienhuis |
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Date of birth |
(1941-08-11)11 August 1941 |
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Place of birth |
Nieuw-Buinen, Netherlands |
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Date of death |
18 February 2017(2017-02-18) (aged 75) |
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Place of death |
Veendam, Netherlands |
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Position(s) |
Midfielder |
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VV Nieuw Buinen |
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Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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1963–1973 |
Veendam |
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1984–1989 |
BV Veendam |
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1993–1994 |
BV Veendam |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Henk Nienhuis (11 August 1941 – 18 February 2017) was a Dutch footballer and manager. He spent the major part of his career at BV Veendam, hence his nickname Mister Veendam.[1]
Playing career
Nienhuis played in midfield for BV Veendam from 1963 to 1973, after joining them from hometown amateur side Nieuw Buinen.[2] He made his debut for Veendam on 25 August 1963 against Excelsior.[3]
He attracted interest from Feyenoord and was called up for Netherlands U-21 in November 1964,[3] only for a severe injury to spoil his chances.[4]
Managerial career
Nienhuis managed Veendam during the second half of the eighties, clinching promotion with them to the Eredivisie twice. He later worked as a director at the club, as he did at FC Groningen.[1]
Personal life
He was honoured as a Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau in 2000 for his services to football in the Netherlands.[5] His son Evert-Jan also played for Veendam.
Nienhuis died in February 2017 of prostate cancer.[6]
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