He grew up with childhood friend, PRCA bull riding champion, and fellow hall of famer Don Gay.
If I could have that on my tombstone – Here lies Hawkeye, a cowboy – then I can die a happy man."
[5] The museum features many of his personal items from his rodeo creer.
Henson has appeared in numerous television programs and films.
In 2004, he was cast as Hawkeye in four episodes of the HBO series Deadwood alongside Ian McShane, Timothy Olyphant, and Molly Parker.