Vern Benson
| Vern Benson | |
|---|---|
Benson in 1971 | |
| Third Baseman / Outfielder | |
| Born: September 19, 1924 Granite Quarry, North Carolina, U.S. | |
| Died: January 20, 2014 (aged 89) Salisbury, North Carolina, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 31, 1943, for the Philadelphia Athletics | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 30, 1953, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .202 |
| Home runs | 3 |
| Runs batted in | 12 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Managerial record at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
As player
As manager
As coach
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| Career highlights and awards | |
Vernon Adair Benson (September 19, 1924 – January 20, 2014) was an American infielder/outfielder, coach, scout and interim manager in Major League Baseball. During his playing career, he stood 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) tall, weighed 180 pounds (82 kg), batted left-handed, and threw right-handed.