About Benny Green
Lived 1883 – 1917 (aged 34). Benny Green was a British association football player.
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Benjamin Haigh Green (23 February 1883 – 26 April 1917) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward. He scored 117 goals from 406 matches in the Football League playing for Barnsley, Small Heath (renamed Birmingham in 1905), Burnley, Preston North End and Blackpool.
He made nearly 200 appearances for Small Heath / Birmingham in all competitions, and scored the first goal at the club's new ground, St Andrew's, on 29 December 1906, three days after the official opening, for which he was rewarded with a piano.
Green was born in Penistone, Yorkshire, His sister Lucy captained the Huddersfield Atalanta Ladies F.C. in the 1920s.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Benny Green?
English footballer (1883–1917)
When was Benny Green born?
Benny Green was born on 23 February 1883 in Penistone.
When did Benny Green die?
Benny Green died on 26 April 1917 in France.
What was Benny Green's occupation?
Benny Green was an association football player.
What nationality was Benny Green?
Benny Green was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Benny Green (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Benny Green. https://biography.guide/benny-green-association-football-player/
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