| Claus Benson | |
| Position: | Guard |
| Birth Date: | 15 November 1889 |
| Birth Place: | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality: | American |
| High School: | Horace Mann (New York City) |
| College: | Columbia (1909–1912) |
| Cyears1: | 1919–1920 |
| Cteam1: | Columbia |
| Cyears2: | 192?–1925? |
| Cteam2: | Army (assistant) |
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Claus Dascher "Babe" Benson (November 15, 1889 – ?) was an American basketball player known for his collegiate career at Columbia University in the 1910s.[1] He led the Lions to back-to-back Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball League (EIBL) championships in 1910–11 and 1911–12 and was named all-conference both seasons.[1] [2] As a senior in 1911–12 Benson was named an NCAA All-American by the Helms Athletic Foundation.[2] [3]
Benson served in World War I and returned to his alma mater to coach Columbia for one season (1919–20).[4] He recorded a 4–10 overall record.[5] Benson also served as an assistant coach at Army after Columbia.[6]