Ben Bedini
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BornDecember 16, 1921
Ridgefield, Connecticut, U.S.
Ridgefield, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedDecember 28, 2008 (aged 87)
Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
1939–1942Springfield
1947–1953Housatonic Valley Regional HS (CT)
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 16, 1921 Ridgefield, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | December 28, 2008 (aged 87) Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1939–1942 | Springfield |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1947–1953 | Housatonic Valley Regional HS (CT) |
| 1954–1961 | Rye HS (NY) |
| 1963 | Port Chester HS (NY) |
| 1965–1969 | Iona |
| 1970–1972 | Fordham (OC) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 26–9–1 (college club) 95–6 (high school) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| National club football (1967) | |
Americo Anthony "Ben" Bedini (December 16, 1921 – December 28, 2008) was an American football player and coach.[1] He served as the first head football coach at Iona College in New Rochelle, New York from 1965 to 1969.[2] His 1967 squad captured the club football national championship.[3]