Al Benson (basketball)
Albert L. Benson (July 27, 1914 – ?) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played in the National Basketball League for the Hammond Ciesar All-Americans and Detroit Eagles in 1940–41 and averaged 1.6 points per game.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 27, 1914 Hoboken, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1933–1934 | New York Nationals |
| 1934–1940 | Jersey Reds |
| 1934–1935 | Albany |
| 1934–1935 | Atlantic City |
| 1937–1938 | Myerstown Memorials |
| 1939–1942 | New York Jewels |
| 1940 | Hammond Ciesar All-Americans |
| 1940–1941 | Detroit Eagles |
| 1941–1942 | Kingston Recreations |
| 1942 | Wilmington Blue Bombers |
| 1942 | Washington Brewers |
| 1945–1946 | Baltimore Bullets |
| 1945–1946 | Pittston |
| 1946–1947 | Nanticoke |
| 1946–1947 | Newark Bobcats |
| 1947 | Troy Celtics |
| 1947 | Paterson Crescents |
| 1947–1948 | Paterson |
| 1947–1948 | Glen Falls |
| 1949–1950 | Schenectady Packers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Early life
Benson served in the U.S. Army during the World War II era and was discharged in March 1946.
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References
- "Al Benson". Peach Basket Society. Blogspot. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
- "Al Benson NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
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