About Ben Stephens
Lived 1917 – 1966 (aged 48). Ben Stephens was an American basketball player.
Benjamin M. Stephens (November 27, 1916 - April 6, 1966) was an American professional basketball player.
A 6'0" guard/forward from the University of Iowa, Stephens played three seasons (1939–1942) in the National Basketball League as a member of the Akron Wingfoots. He led the league in scoring during the 1940–41 season with an 11.0 points per game average. His basketball career was interrupted by World War II, during which he served in the United States Navy. After the war, Stephens worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company before dying of a heart attack while on vacation in the U.S. Virgin Islands in 1966.
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Who was Ben Stephens?
American basketball player (1917–1966)
When was Ben Stephens born?
Ben Stephens was born on 27 November 1917.
When did Ben Stephens die?
Ben Stephens died on 6 April 1966 in Saint Thomas.
What was Ben Stephens's occupation?
Ben Stephens was a basketball player.
What nationality was Ben Stephens?
Ben Stephens was American.
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· DBpedia: Ben Stephens (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ben Stephens. https://biography.guide/ben-stephens-basketball-player/
MLA: "Ben Stephens." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ben-stephens-basketball-player/.
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