Bennie Palmentere (1986) - Hall of Fame - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Athletics

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Bennie Palmentere

Class

1956
Induction

1986
Sport(s)

Baseball, Football

Highlights:

Football: Honorable Mention All-Catholic, All American in 1953 and 1954. … First team All-Catholic Midwest Squad backfield in 1954. … Received All-Star Honorable Mention in the MIAC in 1953 and 1954. … Listed on MIAC All-Opponent Team in 1954 in the Minneapolis Tribune and Saint Paul Pioneer Press. … Named Most Valuable Player on 1954 football squad, receiving the Dick Hanley Memorial Award. … Captain of football team in 1954 playing both offense and defense.

Baseball: Played outfield position on the 1953 and 1954 baseball championship teams.

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