Vern Benson
Vernon Adair Benson
Born: September 19, 1924
Granite Quarry, NC US
Deceased: January 20, 2014
Salisbury, NC US
Coaching Career: 1956-1979
Vern Benson compiled a record of 481 wins and 464 losses in his managing career with the Winnipeg Goldeyes, Winston-Salem Red Birds, Tulsa Oilers, Portland Beavers, Atlanta Braves and Syracuse Chiefs. He began managing during the 1956 season and last managed during the 1979 campaign.
Coaching Record:
| Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | NL | C | Winnipeg Goldeyes | 118 | 63 | 55 | .534 | |
| 1957 | NL | C | Winnipeg Goldeyes | 122 | 69 | 53 | .566 | |
| 1958 | CL | B | Winston-Salem Red Birds | 137 | 69 | 68 | .504 | |
| 1959 | TL | AA | Tulsa Oilers | 144 | 77 | 67 | .535 | |
| 1960 | TL | AA | Tulsa Oilers | 144 | 76 | 68 | .528 | |
| 1961 | PCL | AAA | Portland Beavers | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1977 | NL | Maj | Atlanta Braves | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1978 | IL | AAA | Syracuse Chiefs | 140 | 50 | 90 | .357 | |
| 1979 | IL | AAA | Syracuse Chiefs | 140 | 77 | 63 | .550 | |
| Totals | 945 | 481 | 464 | .509 |
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