Ben Stephens, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Ben Stephens

American basketball player

Date of Birth: 27-Nov-1917

Date of Death: 06-Apr-1966

Profession: basketball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About Ben Stephens

  • Benjamin M.
  • Stephens (November 27, 1916 - April 6, 1966) was an American professional basketball player. A 6'0" guard/forward from the University of Iowa, Stephens played three seasons (1939–1942) in the National Basketball League as a member of the Akron Wingfoots.
  • He led the league in scoring during the 1940-41 season with an 11.0 points per game average.
  • His basketball career was interrupted by World War II, during which he served in the United States Navy.
  • After the war, Stephens worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company before dying of a heart attack while on vacation in the U.S.
  • Virgin Islands in 1966.

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