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Claus Dascher "Babe" Benson (November 15, 1889 – ?) was an American basketball player known for his collegiate career at Columbia University in the 1910s.[1] He led the Lions to back-to-back Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball League (EIBL) championships in 1910–11 and 1911–12 and was named all-conference both seasons.[1][2] As a senior in 1911–12 Benson was named an NCAA All-American by the Helms Athletic Foundation.[2][3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 15, 1889 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school | Horace Mann (New York City) |
| College | Columbia (1909–1912) |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| As coach: | |
| 1919–1920 | Columbia |
| 192?–1925? | Army (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Benson served in World War I and returned to his alma mater to coach Columbia for one season (1919–20).[4] He recorded a 4–10 overall record.[5] Benson also served as an assistant coach at Army after Columbia.[6]
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