Al Benton

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Latest revision as of 15:40, 19 June 2010

Al Benton
John Alton Benton
Bat/Throw:	R/R
Height:	6' 4"
Weight:	215
Born:	1911-3-18 at Noble, OK (US)
Died:	1968-4-14 at Lynwood, CA (US)
Interred:	Park Lawn Memorial Park in Bell Gardens, CA (US)

More info
Statistics:	Retrosheet
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Al Benton was a professional player.

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Contents 1 Profile 1.1 Personal 1.2 Pre-professional career 1.3 Achievements 1.4 Outside of baseball 1.5 Career notes 2 Sources

Profile

Personal

• Resided in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1953.
• Self-identified as being of Irish ancestry.
• Listed hobbies as hunting, fishing and playing golf.
• Started his pro career with Lincoln of the Nebraska State League by beating Norfolk 5-2.
• Was on the Detroit Tigers team that was managed by Del Baker which won the American League pennant in 1940.
• Suffered a fractured right ankle after being hit by a line drive in 1945 and was out of action from May 24 to July 1.
• Says his biggest thrill was taking part in the 1940 World Series; took part in three games but did not gain a win or a loss.

Pre-professional career

• Attended high school in Wayne, Oklahoma.
• Played football, basketball and baseball in high school.
• His only baseball experience before turning pro was in high school.

Achievements

• Pitched five full innings in the 1942 All-Star game but saw the decision go to another hurler.

Outside of baseball

• Spent two years in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Career notes

• In the Navy, 1943-1944.

Sources

• 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.