Bennett (Benny) Hill

Bennett Hill, 1922. Originally in the Library of Congress, 1922, so copyright lapsed. JPEG copyright, Richard Jenkins, 2013.

Bennett Hill, 1922. Originally in the Library of Congress, 1922, so copyright lapsed. JPEG copyright, Richard Jenkins, 2013.

Born:

31 May 1893
New York City, New York

Died:

09 Dec 1977
Los Angeles, California

Nationality:

United States

Indy 500s:

8 (1920-1933)

Quick driver who broke many speed records and took numerous wins, including 5 in AAA events. Best on dirt tracks, he later became a car owner.