Vern Benson
Positions:
Third Baseman, Pinch Hitter and Leftfielder
Bats: Left
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Throws: Right
5-10, 160lb (178cm, 72kg)
Born:
September 19, 1924
in Granite Quarry, NC
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Died:
January 20, 2014
in Salisbury, NC
Buried:
Rowan Memorial Park Cemetery, Salisbury, NC
High School: Granite Quarry HS (Granite Quarry, NC)
School: Catawba College (Salisbury, NC)
Debut:
July 31, 1943
(Age 18-315d,
9,491st in major league history)
vs. CHW 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
May 30, 1953
(Age 28-253d)
vs. MLN 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1952 season
Full Name: Vernon Adair Benson
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1951 Fielding Game Log (as 3B)