Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame
A consensus newspaper All-American in 1924, "Heinie" led the East in scoring with 100 points. Also a second-team All-American in lacrosse, Benkert gained 2,124 yards during his career, which was the sixth-best figure in Rutgers history. He served on the Rutgers football staff between 1944 and 1949 and played professionally with the New York Giants and three other pro teams.