Joaquin Henson

Joaquin Henson
Henson in 2015.
Born
Joaquin M. Henson

(1950-10-13) October 13, 1950 (age 74)
Other namesThe Dean
EducationDe La Salle University
Years active1982–present
TitleSportscaster
SpouseMenchu Genato
ChildrenTina Henson
RelativesTony Genato (uncle-in-law)
Sports commentary career
Sports

Joaquin M. Henson (born October 13, 1950), also known as Quinito Henson, is a Filipino sports analyst and television color commentator. His newspaper column, Sporting Chance, has appeared in the Philippine Star since the 1980s. Referred to as "The Dean", coined by TV commentator Randy Sacdalan.[1] He himself is known to give nicknames to various athletes, such as "Captain Lionheart" for Alvin Patrimonio and "Tower of Power" for Benjie Paras.[2]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference nba was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Wolff, Alexander (2002). Big Game, Small World: A Basketball Adventure. New York City: Warner Books, Inc. pp. 221–222. ISBN 0-446-52601-0.