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Canadian ice hockey defenceman
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Male
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Birth:
18 May 1894(Winnipeg, Winnipeg Capital Region, Manitoba, Canada)
Death:
7 September 1965(Winnipeg, Winnipeg Capital Region, Manitoba, Canada)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Robert John "Bobby" Benson (May 18, 1894 – September 7, 1965) was a Canadian ice hockey player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was the left defender for the Winnipeg Falcons, the Canadian team which won the gold medal. He was born in Davidson, Saskatchewan, to a family of Icelandic heritage
Awards and achievements
- Allan Cup Championship (1920)
- Olympic Gold Medalist (1920)