Robert Bensinger

Meritorious Service

Robert Bensinger
City: Chicago
State: IL
Inducted: 1969

Bensinger served as chairman of the board of the Brunswick Corp. from 1950 until his retirement in 1963. His support of bowling went far beyond the role of manufacturing firm executive. Under his guidance, the company built a large staff of star players for exhibition work and personal appearances which helped popularize the sport.