Ben Betner

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games (non-medal events)
SexMale
Full nameBenjamin Carlton "Ben"•Betner, Jr.
Used nameBen•Betner
Born2 July 1908 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA)
Died4 July 1970
AffiliationsYale Bulldogs, New Haven (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Ben Betner was the starting center on the East Team at the 1932 Olympic demonstration. He played football at Yale. After graduation he joined his father in the family business, which manufactured paper bags in the Philadelphia area. The Benjamin C. Betner Company had been established in 1927 and operated in Tredyffrin Township for over 65 years.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics American Football USA Ben Betner
American Football, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) East 2