Chet Benefiel

Chester James Benefiel (March 8, 1907 – November 24, 1994) was an American football and basketball coach. He played fullback for the Tulsa football team from 1928 to 1931 before becoming a coach. He was the head basketball coach for the University of Tulsa from 1932 to 1939, compiling a 65–65 record. He was also the head coach of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team during the 1939 and 1940 seasons, compiling an 11–8–1 record. He resigned in December 1940. In 1942, he was awarded a commission in the United States Navy.