Ben Wilson
Ben Wilson was a highly talented basketball player who was tragically shot and killed at the age of 17, despite being the top-ranked high school player in 1984.
Basketball Player
March 18, 1967
November 21, 1984
17
Ben “Benji” Wilson was a gifted high school basketball player from Chicago, Illinois, born on March 18, 1967. He gained prominence in 1984 as the top-ranked high school player, making him the first Chicagoan to achieve this honor. Sadly, Wilson’s bright future was abruptly ended when he was fatally shot at just 17 years old on November 21, 1984. Although his life was cut short, Wilson’s extraordinary talent is still remembered, with many speculating that he could have rivaled basketball icon Michael Jordan.