Bennie Samuel Swain (December 16, 1933 – June 19, 2008[1]) was an American professional basketball player.

After graduating, Swain was selected by the Boston Celtics with the seventh pick of the 1958 NBA draft.

He played one season for the Celtics, contributing 4.6 points and 4.5 rebounds per game en route to the 1959 NBA Championship.

He was the first Texas Southern University player to earn an NBA Championship ring.

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