Ron Benson

Ronald Benson (26 March 1925 – 6 November 1997) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger in the Football League for York City, and in non-League football for Archbishop Holgates Old Boys and Frickley Colliery.[1][3] After retiring he became a union representative in the British Rail workshops in York, and stood as the Conservative Party candidate for Wakefield in the 1966 general election, in which he was defeated by the Labour Party candidate.[3]

Ron Benson
Personal information
Full name Ronald Benson[1]
Date of birth (1925-03-26)26 March 1925[1]
Place of birth Acomb, England[1]
Date of death 6 November 1997(1997-11-06) (aged 72)[2]
Place of death York, North Yorkshire, England[2]
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[3]
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Archbishop Holgates Old Boys
1947–1950 York City 20 (3)
1950– Frickley Colliery
Total 20 (3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

  1. Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Harpenden: Queen Anne Press. p. 56. ISBN 978-1-85291-665-7.
  2. "Ron Benson". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
  3. Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997. Selby: Citizen Publications. p. 11. ISBN 978-0-9531005-0-7.


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