1968 Topps Johnny Bench
Johnny Bench
Johnny Lee Bench
Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1989, Player
Born: December 7, 1947, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
ML Debut: 8/28/1967
Primary Position: Catcher
Bats: R Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 5
Played For: Cincinnati Reds (1967-1983)
Primary Team: Cincinnati Reds
Post-Season: 1970 World Series, 1972 World Series, 1975 World Series, 1976 World Series, 1970 NLCS, 1972 NLCS, 1973 NLCS, 1979 NLCS
Awards: All-Star (14): 1968-1980, 1983; National League MVP 1970, 1972; Rookie of the Year 1968; Gold Glove (10): 1968-1977; 1976 World Series MVP
Hitting
Bio
As one of the most impressive defensive catchers, Johnny Bench was also considered to be an outstanding hitter. A durable catcher, noted for his excellent baseball intelligence, Bench won 10 Gold Glove awards, two Most Valuable Player awards, and the Rookie of the Year Award during his 17-year National League career. A skilled hitter, the 14-time All-Star selection belted 389 home runs and led the league in RBI three times as a leader of the “Big Red Machine” teams of the 1970s.
Johnny Lee Bench
Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1989, Player
Born: December 7, 1947, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
ML Debut: 8/28/1967
Primary Position: Catcher
Bats: R Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 5
Played For: Cincinnati Reds (1967-1983)
Primary Team: Cincinnati Reds
Post-Season: 1970 World Series, 1972 World Series, 1975 World Series, 1976 World Series, 1970 NLCS, 1972 NLCS, 1973 NLCS, 1979 NLCS
Awards: All-Star (14): 1968-1980, 1983; National League MVP 1970, 1972; Rookie of the Year 1968; Gold Glove (10): 1968-1977; 1976 World Series MVP
Hitting
Bio
As one of the most impressive defensive catchers, Johnny Bench was also considered to be an outstanding hitter. A durable catcher, noted for his excellent baseball intelligence, Bench won 10 Gold Glove awards, two Most Valuable Player awards, and the Rookie of the Year Award during his 17-year National League career. A skilled hitter, the 14-time All-Star selection belted 389 home runs and led the league in RBI three times as a leader of the “Big Red Machine” teams of the 1970s.