Bill Benson (ice hockey)
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Died
February 8, 2012 (aged 91)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Height
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight
160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb)
| Bill Benson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
July 29, 1920 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | ||
| Died |
February 8, 2012 (aged 91) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
New York Americans Brooklyn Americans | ||
| Playing career | 1937–1950 | ||
William Lloyd Benson (July 29, 1920 – February 8, 2012) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centreman who played two NHL seasons with the New York Americans, and Brooklyn Americans. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Benson was the last surviving former player of the New York Americans.[citation needed]
