Vern Benson
Baseball player and manager in MLB
Born
September 19th, 1924
100 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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