| School: Benson | Graduation Year: 1971 |
Year Inducted: 2006
Sports Played: Football, Wrestling, Track and Field
High School Honors: Football (all-PIL), wrestling (PIL champion), track and field
Post High School Career: Football: MVP at University of Washington; two Pro Bowls and member of Oakland Raiders’ 1980 season Super Bowl champions
Commentary:
Benson ~ 1932 ~ Two-year basketball letterman; All-City team and Second Team All-Tournament while playing for 1932 team that was 25-2, losing to eventual State Champion Astoria in semifinals
Benson ~ 1949 ~ Three-year baseball letterman; All-PIL centerfielder and team captain; led PIL in hitting with .437 percentage; played in 1949 Shrine All-Star Game; Two-year hockey letterman; All-PIL goalie
School: Benson Graduation Year: 1991 Sport Played: Basketball Year Inducted: 2023 High School Honors: 3 Basketball letters. 1st Team All-PIL Basketball Team as a Junior and Senior; Team Champions both