About Chet Benefiel
Lived 1907 – 1994 (aged 87). Chet Benefiel was an american football player and basketball coach.
Chester James Benefiel (March 8, 1907 – November 24, 1994) was an American college football and college basketball coach. He played fullback for the Tulsa football team from 1928 to 1931 before becoming a coach. He was the head basketball coach for the University of Tulsa from 1932 to 1939, compiling a 65–65 record. He was also the head coach of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team during the 1939 and 1940 seasons, compiling an 11–8–1 record. He resigned in December 1940. In 1942, he was awarded a commission in the United States Navy.
Head coaching record Men's basketball
Football
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Who was Chet Benefiel?
American-football player (1907-1994)
When was Chet Benefiel born?
Chet Benefiel was born on 8 March 1907 in Montgomery County.
When did Chet Benefiel die?
Chet Benefiel died on 24 November 1994 in Houston.
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Chet Benefiel was an american football player and basketball coach.
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