Bill Benson (ice hockey)

William Lloyd Benson (July 29, 1920 – February 8, 2012) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centreman who played two NHL seasons with the New York Americans, and Brooklyn Americans. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Benson was the last surviving former player of the New York Americans.

Awards and achievements

 * MJHL Scoring Champion (1940)
 * Honoured Member of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame