Francis Allen Bennett (October 27, 1904 – March 18, 1966), nicknamed "Chip", was a

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who played for the

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. Listed at 5' 10.5", 163 lb., he batted and threw right-handed. A native of

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, Bennett reached the majors in

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with the Red Sox, spending part of two seasons with them. In five appearances, he posted a 0–1 record with a 2.70

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, including one

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, one

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, six walks, and 13 ⅓

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. Bennett died in

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, at the age of 61.

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