Random FactsCuriousOneMay 15, 2016age, Benjamin, eleven, fame, fins, Franklin, hall, induction, invented, later, recognized, swim, swimmingComment At the age of 11, Benjamin Franklin invented a pair of swim fins. He was later recognized by his induction into the International Swimming Hall of Fame. Random FactsCuriousOneMay 15, 2016age, Benjamin, eleven, fame, fins, Franklin, hall, induction, invented, later, recognized, swim, swimmingComment