Benny Bengough
Benny Bengough | |
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![]() Bengough in 1924 | |
Catcher | |
Born: Niagara Falls, New York, U.S. | July 27, 1898|
Died: December 22, 1968 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged 70)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
May 18, 1923, for the New York Yankees | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 24, 1932, for the St. Louis Browns | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .255 |
Hits | 287 |
Runs batted in | 108 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Bernard Oliver "Benny" Bengough (July 27, 1898 – December 22, 1968) was an American professional baseball player and coach.[1] 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.[1][2] He played the final two seasons of his career with the St. Louis Browns.[1] Bengough was a light-hitting, defensive specialist. After his playing career, he spent 18 seasons as a major league coach.[3]
Baseball career
Born in
Although Bengough was a good defensive player, his offense did not satisfy Yankees manager Miller Huggins and, he returned to his role as a backup catcher for the next few seasons.[6][7] He had a close friendship with teammate Babe Ruth, both on and off the field.[8] In 1926, Bengough developed a recurring throwing arm injury and the ailment would keep him from playing in the 1926 World Series.[4][9] He began to play regularly late in the 1928 season and started in all four games of the 1928 World Series, as the Yankees swept the St. Louis Cardinals.[10][11] He led American League catchers in 1928 with a .992 fielding percentage.[12]
Bengough's arm injury continued to hamper him during
Career statistics
In a ten-year major league career, Bengough played in 411
Coaching career
After retiring as a player, Bengough was named as a coach for the
Later life
In 1959, Bengough was named as the head of the Junior Baseball Federation of Philadelphia which raised funds for under-privileged children.[20] He died of a heart attack in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 22, 1968, at age 70.[20]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Benny Bengough statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ "1927; The Yankee Juggernaut". thisgreatgame.com. Archived from the original on July 26, 2011. Retrieved February 3, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e "Benny Bengough New York Times Obituary". thedeadballera.com. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ a b c "Miller Huggins Gambles On Pipgras And Is Winner". The Border Cities Star. United Press International. October 6, 1927. p. 2. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ a b c "Benny Bengough minor league statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ "New Yankee Machine To Seek Pennant This Year". The Reading Eagle. Associated Press. January 19, 1926. p. 16. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ "Don't Compare Behind The Plate But Batting Makes 'Em Rival". The Sarasota Herald-Tribune. May 12, 1926. p. 9. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ Grady, Sandy (March 1969). Bennie Bengough – Man Who Knew Ruth. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
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ignored (help) - ^ "Yanks Buy Severeid From Washington". The Milwaukee Sentinel. Associated Press. July 23, 1926. p. 12. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ "1928 Benny Bengough batting log". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ "Benny Bengough post-season statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ "Washington Had Best Defensive Club In League". The Modesto Bee. United Press International. December 15, 1928. p. 10. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ "Yankees May Get Another Catcher". The Rochester Evening Journal. Associated Press. March 12, 1929. p. 1. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ "Dickey May Win Regular Post Behind Bat With Yanks This Season". The Evening Independent. NEA. May 23, 1929. p. 11. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ a b "Benny Bengough managerial statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 1, 2012.
- ^ "Catchers Who Caught The Most Hall Of Fame Pitchers". sabr.org. Retrieved June 28, 2012.
- ^ "York To Sox? Nay Nay! Mellilo Will Land Job". The Milwaukee Sentinel. December 4, 1937. Retrieved January 1, 2012.
- ^ "Bengough Is Show". The Milwaukee Journal. November 27, 1938. p. 3. Retrieved January 1, 2012.
- ^ "Phils Drop Bengough as Coach". New York Times. April 12, 1959.
- ^ a b "Heart Attack Fatal to Ex-Yank Catcher". The Miami News. Associated Press. December 23, 1968. p. 4. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference
- The Dead Ball Era
- Benny Bengough at Find a Grave