About Spider Bennett
Born 1943. Spider Bennett is an American basketball player.
Willis "Spider" Bennett (born August 4, 1943) is an American former basketball player.
Born in Lakewood Township, New Jersey, Bennett played collegiately for the Winston-Salem State University.
Bennett played for the Hartford Capitols of the Eastern Professional Basketball League (EPBL) / Eastern Basketball Association (EBA) from 1966 to 1968 and 1969 to 1972. He was selected to the All-EPBL First Team in 1968 and Second Team in 1970.
He played for the Dallas Chaparrals and Houston Mavericks (1968–69) in the ABA for 59 games.
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Who is Spider Bennett?
Professional basketball player
When was Spider Bennett born?
Spider Bennett was born on 4 August 1943 in Lakewood.
What is Spider Bennett's occupation?
Spider Bennett is a basketball player.
What nationality is Spider Bennett?
Spider Bennett is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Spider Bennett. https://biography.guide/spider-bennett/
MLA: "Spider Bennett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/spider-bennett/.
Chicago: "Spider Bennett." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/spider-bennett/.
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