Gene Benson

Eugene Henry Fowlkes Benson

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 5' 9", Weight 180 lb.
• High School West Philadelphia High School
• Debut 1934
• Final Game 1948
• Born October 2, 1913 in Pittsburgh, PA USA
• Died April 5, 1999 in Philadelphia, PA USA

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Biographical Information

Outfielder Gene Benson played in the Negro Leagues from 1934 to 1948, spending most of career with the Philadelphia Stars. He was often cited as a mentor of young Jackie Robinson.

Notable Achievements

• 3-time NNL All-Star (1940, 1945 & 1946)
• NNL At-Bats Leader (1946)