Vern Benson

Baseball player and manager in MLB

Vern Benson - Baseball player and manager in MLB
Born

September 19th, 1924
101 years ago

Died

2014
11 years ago — 90 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional baseball primarily as an infielder. Enjoyed a career in Major League Baseball, spending time with teams including the New York Giants and the Chicago Cubs. Transitioned to coaching and managing, leading minor league teams and contributing to player development. Managed teams in the minor leagues, imparting knowledge and experience to younger players throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

Played for the New York Giants and Chicago Cubs

Managed several minor league teams

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