| School: Benson | Graduation Year: 1936 |
Year Inducted: 2004
Sports Played: Wrestling
High School Honors: Three year letterman. Won three consecutive State Championships – 135 pounds as a sophomore and 147 pounds as a junior and senior; Helped lead team to three State Championships; Pacific Northwest High School Champion at 147 pounds
Post High School Career: Pacific Northwest Amateur Champion in 1936 at 147 pounds against all levels of competition
Commentary:
Benson ~ Coach 1927-39 ~ Coached wrestling from 1927 to 1939, guiding his teams to nine State Championships and three second place finishes
Benson ~ 1993 ~ Football: 2-year letter winner. Track & Field: 3-year letter winner; 200 Meter City and State Champion as a Junior; 400m City Championship and 2nd in State
Benson ~ 1944 ~ Baseball four-year letter winner; two-time All-PIL 1st baseman; 2nd in PIL in hitting and runs scored; member American Legion State Championship team