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Allen Benson

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Baseball Player

The Resume

    (July 12, 1908-November 16, 1999)
    Born in Hurley, South Dakota
    Died in Viborg, South Dakota
    Pitcher for the Washington Senators (1934)

Why he might be annoying:

    His career only lasted two games.
    He had an ERA of 12.10.
    His nickname was 'Bullet Ben.'
    He was considered a one year wonder by baseball pundits.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was one of the first baseball players to sport facial hair.
    Despite being a virtual unknown, he was honored by being in the Washington Post's top 10 column for the best mustache in Beltway sports history.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 21 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 29 Votes: 41.38% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 33 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying