About Rabbit Benton
Lived 1901 – 1984 (aged 82). Rabbit Benton was an American baseball player.
Stanley W. "Rabbit" Benton (September 29, 1901 – June 7, 1984) was an American second baseman whose career lasted 16 seasons and almost 2,000 games—but only six games in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies. He batted and threw right-handed, stood tall and weighed .
Benton's minor league career lasted from 1919 through 1934, largely in the Texas League. In the majors, he had four hits in 19 at bats in his six career games, with one double and three runs batted in.
He died in Mesquite, Texas, at age 82.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rabbit Benton?
American baseball player (1901–1984)
When was Rabbit Benton born?
Rabbit Benton was born on 29 September 1901 in Cannel City.
When did Rabbit Benton die?
Rabbit Benton died on 7 June 1984 in Mesquite.
What was Rabbit Benton's occupation?
Rabbit Benton was a baseball player.
What nationality was Rabbit Benton?
Rabbit Benton was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rabbit Benton. https://biography.guide/rabbit-benton/
MLA: "Rabbit Benton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rabbit-benton/.
Chicago: "Rabbit Benton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rabbit-benton/.
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