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Henne History
Everyone in Saline seems to have their own favorite Henne Field story.

Henne Field was dedicated to the Saline Area Schools by the family of Edward Henne in April 1948. Over the past 60 years it has been home to the Saline Community Fair, a community ice skating rink, Little League baseball, and adult softball. For a time Henne Field also served as the home field for the Saline Hornets high school football team.

Henne Field is now used for soccer, flag football, and lacrosse. During the past several years, it has hosted the Saline Celtic Festival's rugby tournament.

Henne Field has been a large part of the history and growth of the City of Saline and the Saline Area Schools. For many years it has been a meeting place during community events, a destination for kids seeking a fun place to play, and a versatile venue for all kinds of activities. Henne Field has served the community well, but is now in need of a complete makeover to bring it back to the prominence it once held in our lives.

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1948 football team

A portion of the 1948 Saline High School football team prior to playing the first night game at the new Henne Field against University High of Ann Arbor. The players are: Front row, left to right; Mac Gonsor and Bob Cook, Back row, left to right; Jack Burmeister, Wayne Clements and Don Steiner.

the fair at henne field

An undated photo of the Fair looking north across Henne Field.

leo jensen

Fair in the late 50's. The gengleman on the left is Arthur Katterjohn. The gentleman on the right is believed to be Leo Jensen.

 

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