Carl Bennett
Fort Wayne Pistons Head Coach | Pistons General Manager | Professional Basketball Executive
Carl Bennett was born on December 7, 1915, in Rockford, Indiana. He became part of the Fort Wayne Pistons organization before the franchise entered the Basketball Association of America.
Bennett became the Pistons head coach for the start of the 1948-1949 BAA season. He coached 6 games and finished with an 0-6 record before Curly Armstrong took over the team.
After his short coaching stint, Bennett continued working with the Pistons as an executive and general manager.
Coach Bennett passed away on May 15, 2013, at the age of 97.
- Overall Coaching Record: 0-6
Coaching Career
Carl Bennett started the 1948-1949 season as head coach of the Fort Wayne Pistons during the franchise’s first season in the Basketball Association of America.
The Pistons lost their first 6 games under Bennett, giving him an 0-6 record as head coach.
Bennett was replaced by Curly Armstrong, who went 22-32 for the remainder of the season. Fort Wayne finished with a 22-38 record and missed the playoffs.
Bennett remained with the organization after leaving the bench and continued serving in the Pistons front office.
Notable Players Coached
- Curly Armstrong
- Future Fort Wayne Pistons head coach
- Played 3 seasons in the BAA/NBA