In Popular Culture
Henry was briefly portrayed by Arliss Howard in the 2011 film Moneyball which follows Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane and his quest to build a winning team in 2002. Towards the end of the film, Beane travels to Boston's Fenway Park where he meets with Henry, who wants Beane to become the new GM of the Red Sox. The film notes that Beane turned down a $12.5-million per year contract with Boston and returned to Oakland, but adds that the Red Sox did use many of the "Moneyball" ideas and soon won two World Series, including their 2004 title which was the first Red Sox championship in 86 years.
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