A. L. Bennett, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American basketball player
Date of Birth: 20-Feb-1924
Place of Birth: Heavener, Oklahoma, United States
Date of Death: 25-Jun-2008
Profession: basketball player
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About A. L. Bennett
- Ambrose L.
- Bennett (February 20, 1924 – June 25, 2008) was an American basketball player.
- He was an All-American at Oklahoma State University and a member of the school's 1945–46 national championship team. Bennett, a 6'3" forward from Holdenville, Oklahoma, came to Oklahoma State (then known as Oklahoma A&M) in 1942.
- However, he was soon volunteered for service in the United States Army in World War II.
- Bennett fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was wounded, earning a Purple Heart.After the war, in 1945, Bennett returned to Oklahoma A&M and was a key reserve for the Aggies' 1946 NCAA championship team under coach Henry Iba.
- Bennett became a starter for his last two seasons, earning first team All-Missouri Valley Conference honors in 1947 and 1948.
- Bennett was also named a third team All-American by the Associated Press in 1948, his senior year.
- He scored 628 points in his Aggie career, averaging 7.7 points per game.After graduation, Bennett was drafted by the Providence Steamrollers.
- He opted to play in the Amateur Athletic Union with the Phillips 66ers instead, and worked for the Phillips Petroleum Company for over 18 years.A.
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- Bennett died on June 25, 2008 and was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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