About Ben Simpson
Lived 1878 – 1964 (aged 86). Ben Simpson was a Canadian canadian football player.
Benjamin L. Simpson (September 5, 1878 – October 20, 1964) was a star football player in the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union (Big Four) for seven seasons for the Hamilton Tigers. He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1963 and into the Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 1975.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ben Simpson?
Canadian football player
When was Ben Simpson born?
Ben Simpson was born on 9 May 1878 in Peterborough.
When did Ben Simpson die?
Ben Simpson died on 20 October 1964 in Hamilton.
What was Ben Simpson's occupation?
Ben Simpson was a canadian football player.
What nationality was Ben Simpson?
Ben Simpson was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ben Simpson. https://biography.guide/ben-simpson/
MLA: "Ben Simpson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ben-simpson/.
Chicago: "Ben Simpson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ben-simpson/.
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