Robert Benson (ice hockey)
Canadian ice hockey defenceman
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| Intro | Canadian ice hockey defenceman | ||||
| Places | Canada | ||||
| was | Athlete Ice hockey player | ||||
| Work field | Sports | ||||
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| Birth | 18 May 1894, Winnipeg, Winnipeg Capital Region, Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Death | 7 September 1965Winnipeg, Winnipeg Capital Region, Manitoba, Canada (aged 71 years) | ||||
| Star sign | Taurus | ||||
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Biography
Robert John "Bobby" Benson (May 18, 1894 – September 7, 1965) was a Canadian ice hockey player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was the left defender for the Winnipeg Falcons, the Canadian team which won the gold medal. He was born in Davidson, Saskatchewan, to a family of Icelandic heritage
Awards and achievements
- Allan Cup Championship (1920)
- Olympic Gold Medalist (1920)