Henry 'Hank' C. McDonald (August 31, 1890 – June 12, 1976) was a professional American football player for the Rochester Jeffersons from 1911 until 1917.

He was one of the best known, and possibly the first, black American pro players during the era prior to the formation of the National Football League in 1920.

[1] Henry McDonald was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, however his biological parents agreed to allow him to be adopted by his father's employer, an American coconut and banana importer.

The Jeffersons' owner and coach Leo Lyons promptly enticed him to play for the Jeffs, after being impressed with McDonald's speed.

Throughout his professional career, McDonald had a difficult time making ends meet by playing football.

Henry also played seven years in baseball's Negro leagues for the Cuban Giants and the Pittsburgh Colored Stars.

He was also a charter member of the Black Athlete's Hall of Fame, along with Willie Mays, Jackie Robinson and Jim Brown.