Benedict Coren

Benedict Coren (March 3, 1924 – April 24, 2018) was an American former football player. He played college football at the University of Nevada, Reno and West Chester University. He played professionally for the Wilmington Clippers.

Early life Coren grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, beginning his football career at West Philadelphia High School in the early 1940s. Playing the guard position on the offensive line, Coren was a member of the West Philadelphia Speedboys' city high school championship team in 1942. He was also named an All-Public guard in high school.

College career Coren played football at Nevada in 1943 and 1944. Cheyney University Hall of Fame , Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame,