Benjamin M. Stephens (November 27, 1916 - April 6, 1966)[1] was an American professional basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 27, 1916 |
| Died | April 6, 1966 (aged 49) St. Thomas, Virgin Islands |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Iowa (1936–1939) |
| Playing career | 1936–1939 |
| Position | Guard / forward |
| Career history | |
| 1939–1942 | Akron Wingfoots |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
A 6'0" guard/forward from the University of Iowa, Stephens played three seasons (1939–1942) in the National Basketball League as a member of the Akron Wingfoots.[2] He led the league in scoring during the 1940–41 season with an 11.0 points per game average.[3] His basketball career was interrupted by World War II, during which he served in the United States Navy. After the war, Stephens worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company before dying of a heart attack while on vacation in the U.S. Virgin Islands in 1966.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ SSSDI[permanent dead link] SSDI. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
- ^ BBALLSports Statistical Database. Retrieved 28 August 2007.
- ^ "Steve Dmitry's NBL Website". Archived from the original on 2005-08-18. Retrieved 2012-06-27.. Retrieved 28 August 2007.
- ^ Toledo Blade April 7, 1966 Obituary. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
- ^ Summit County Sports Hall of Fame Archived September 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 28 August 2007.
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