Larry Benton

Lawrence James Benton (November 20, 1897 – April 3, 1953) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Braves, New York Giants and Cincinnati Reds over parts of thirteen seasons from 1923–1935. He was the National League wins leader while pitching for the Giants in 1928, compiling a 128–128 career record with a 4.03 ERA and 670 strikeouts in 455 appearances. 

Benton is buried at Old St. Joseph's Cemetery in Cincinnati.

See also
 List of Major League Baseball annual wins leaders

References

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