Vern Benson Essentials Positions: Bats: L Throws: R Height: 70 Weight: 160 Born: Friday, September 19, 1924 in Granite Quarry, NC USA Died: 1 20 2014 in Salisbury, NC USA Debut: 7/31/1943 Last Game: 5/30/1953 Full Name: Vernon Adair Benson
On May 11, 1977, Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner decides to take the managerial reigns of his team, which has lost 16 straight games. The Braves lose their 17th in a row in Turner’s debut, as coach Vern Benson makes most of the strategic decisions. The Pittsburgh Pirates Won 2-1 at Three Rivers…