Some little known facts about Dr. Benner

Born in Spartanburg, SC.
Grew up in Miami, FL.
Skipped his Senior year of high-school and began college at the University of Miami at age 16.
Transferred to Tulane University his sophomore year.
Bartended his senior year of college on Bourbon Street.
Graduated Tulane (first degree) at age 20.
Lived in New Orleans for 17 years.

His great-great-great-great-great grandfather was Alfred Moore.
Alfred Moore was an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.  At 4’5”, he is the shortest justice on the Court.  Upon leaving the Court, Moore helped found the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

His wife’s (Lisa) great uncle was Arnie Herber.
Arnie Herber was a star quarterback for the Green Bay Packers and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Favorite baseball team
Detroit Tigers

Favorite basketball team
Detroit Pistons

Favorite hockey team
Detroit Red Wings

Favorite football team
Miami Dolphins
(bet you thought I would say the Detroit Lions)


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