Al Benton

Played For
Philadelphia Athletics (1934-1935)
Detroit Tigers (1938-1948)
Cleveland Indians (1949-1950)
Boston Red Sox (1952)

Born
John Alton Benton was born on March 18, 1911, in Noble, OK.

Died
April 14, 1968, Lynwood, CA

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  P

Primary Team:  DET

Major League Debut
April 18, 1934

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Al Benton
Denny Galehouse

Post-Season Appearances
1945 World Series

All-Star Selections
1941 AL
1942 AL

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