Robert Benson (ice hockey)
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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 Winnipeg, Manitoba to family of Icelandic heritage .
[edit] Awards and achievements
- Allan Cup Championship (1920)
- Olympic Gold Medallist (1920)
[edit] External links
Categories:
- 1894 births
- 1965 deaths
- Boston Bruins players
- Calgary Tigers players
- Canadian ice hockey defencemen
- Ice hockey people from Manitoba
- Ice hockey players at the 1920 Summer Olympics
- Olympic gold medalists for Canada
- Olympic ice hockey players of Canada
- Olympic medalists in ice hockey
- Sportspeople from Winnipeg
- Winnipeg Falcons players
- Winnipeg Maroons players
