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.'Mister Veendam' Henk Nienhuis (75) overleden - AD
Playing career Nienhuis played in midfield for BV Veendam from 1963 to 1973, after joining them from hometown amateur side Nieuw Buinen.Veendam-icoon Henk Nienhuis (75) overleden - Voetbal International He made his debut for Veendam on 25 August 1963 against Excelsior.'Boertje Nienhuis' was Mister Veendam - RTV Noord
He attracted interest from Feyenoord and was called up for Netherlands U-21 in November 1964, only for a severe injury to spoil his chances.Henk Nienhuis (75) is overleden - RTV Drenthe
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.
Personal life He was honoured as a Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau in 2000 for his services to football in the Netherlands.Oud-voetbaltrainer Henk Nienhuis (75) overleden - NOS His son Evert-Jan also played for Veendam.
Nienhuis died in February 2017 of prostate cancer.Dick Lukkien: Henk Nienhuis was een goeie kerel om mee te werken - RTV Drenthe Stadium De Langeleegte was renamed Henk Nienhuis stadium in his honour.
References
External links Obituaries - Mensenlinq Profile - Vliegende Keeper