Albert L. Benson (born 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 | |
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Born | (1914-07-27)July 27, 1914 Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S. |
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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Benson served in the U.S. Army during the World War II era and was discharged in March 1946.
Jersey Reds 1937–38 ABL champions | |
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Baltimore Bullets 1945–46 ABL champions | |
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