About Claus Benson
Born 1889. Claus Benson was an American basketball player and basketball coach.
Claus Dascher "Babe" Benson (November 15, 1889 – ?) was an American basketball player known for his collegiate career at Columbia University in the 1910s. He led the Lions to back-to-back Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball League (EIBL) championships in 1910–11 and 1911–12 and was named all-conference both seasons. As a senior in 1911–12 Benson was named an NCAA All-American by the Helms Athletic Foundation.
Benson served in World War I and returned to his alma mater to coach Columbia for one season (1919–20). He recorded a 4–10 overall record. Benson also served as an assistant coach at Army after Columbia.
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Who was Claus Benson?
American basketball player and coach
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Claus Benson was born on 15 November 1889 in New York City.
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Claus Benson was a basketball player and basketball coach.
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Claus Benson was American.
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