About Harry Benson
Lived 1883 – 1953 (aged 69–70). Harry Benson was a British association football player.
Career Benson played for non-League Shelton Albion and Porthill before joining the local Football League side Stoke in 1901. His first game was against the reserve team of Stoke, Vale's rivals and Benson's old club; Vale lost 2–1.
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1901–02 First Division
1902–03 First Division
1903–04 First Division
1904–05 First Division
1905–06 First Division
1906–07 First Division
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1908–09 North Staffs League
1909–10 North Staffs League
1910–11 North Staffs League
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry Benson?
Footballer (1883-1953)
When was Harry Benson born?
Harry Benson was born on 22 January 1883 in Hartshill.
When did Harry Benson die?
Harry Benson died in 1953.
What was Harry Benson's occupation?
Harry Benson was an association football player.
What nationality was Harry Benson?
Harry Benson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harry Benson (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Benson. https://biography.guide/harry-benson-association-football-player/
MLA: "Harry Benson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-benson-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Harry Benson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/harry-benson-association-football-player/.
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