Gene Benson
- Born October 2, 1913 in Pittsburgh, PA USA
- Died April 5, 1999 in Philadelphia, PA USA
Outfielder Gene Benson played in the Negro Leagues from 1936 to 1948, spending most of career with the Philadelphia Stars. He was often cited as a mentor of young Jackie Robinson.
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