Benny Bengough, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Benny Bengough

American baseball player and coach

Date of Birth: 27-Jul-1898

Place of Birth: Niagara Falls, New York, United States

Date of Death: 22-Dec-1968

Profession: baseball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Bernard Oliver "Benny" Bengough (July 27, 1898 – December 22, 1968) was an American professional baseball player and coach.
He played the majority of his Major League Baseball career as a catcher for the New York Yankees during the 1920s when the team garnered the nickname of Murderers' Row, due to their potent batting lineup.
He played the final two seasons of his career with the St.
Louis Browns.
Bengough was a light-hitting, defensive specialist.
After his playing career, he spent 18 seasons as a major league coach.