About Buddy Benson
Lived 1933 – 2011 (aged 77). Buddy Benson was an American american football player.
Jesse N. "Buddy" Benson (November 9, 1933 – April 22, 2011) was an American football player and coach.
Benson played college football at the University of Oklahoma for one season (1952) under head coach Bud Wilkinson before transferring to the University of Arkansas for his final two years.
He served as the head football coach at a high school in Lewisville, Arkansas from 1956 to 1957 before embarking on a coaching career spanning four decades at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Buddy Benson?
American football player (1933-2011)
When was Buddy Benson born?
Buddy Benson was born on 9 November 1933 in Wright City.
When did Buddy Benson die?
Buddy Benson died on 22 April 2011 in Little Rock.
What was Buddy Benson's occupation?
Buddy Benson was an american football player.
What nationality was Buddy Benson?
Buddy Benson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Buddy Benson. https://biography.guide/buddy-benson/
MLA: "Buddy Benson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/buddy-benson/.
Chicago: "Buddy Benson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/buddy-benson/.
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