| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 15, 1889 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school | Horace Mann (New York City) |
| College | Columbia (1909–1912) |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| As coach: | |
| 1919–1920 | Columbia |
| 192?–1925? | Army (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Claus Dascher "Babe" Benson (November 15, 1889 – ?) was an American basketball player known for his collegiate career at Columbia University in the 1910s.[1] He led the Lions to back-to-back Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball League (EIBL) championships in 1910–11 and 1911–12 and was named all-conference both seasons.[1][2] As a senior in 1911–12 Benson was named an NCAA All-American by the Helms Athletic Foundation.[2][3]
Benson served in World War I and returned to his alma mater to coach Columbia for one season (1919–20).[4] He recorded a 4–10 overall record.[5] Benson also served as an assistant coach at Army after Columbia.[6]
- ^ a b "Men's Basketball All-EIL Eastern Intercollegiate League (1904–53)". GoColumbiaLions.com. Columbia University. March 30, 2011. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
- ^ a b "2013–14 Columbia Lions Men's Basketball Guide". GoColumbiaLions.com. Award winners. 2013. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
- ^ "Ivy League Men's Basketball All-Americans". Ivy League. Archived from the original on December 14, 2013. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
- ^ "Benson Selected Basketball Coach of Blue and White". New York Tribune. December 6, 1919. p. 14. Retrieved February 16, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Bebe Benson Coaching Record". sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
- ^ "Joe Deering May Be Army Court Coach". The Bridgeport Telegram. December 2, 1925. p. 9. Retrieved February 16, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
