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Johnny Bench is a married man.. The Cincinnati Reds legend married for a fifth time in March, he confirmed on The Enquirer's "That's So Cincinnati" podcast Wednesday. "We met seven years ago when ...
Johnny Lee Bench (born December 7, 1947) is an American former professional baseball player. He played his entire Major League Baseball career, which lasted from 1967 to 1983 , with the Cincinnati Reds , primarily as a catcher .
Just like his father, grandfather and mother, Lauren, Bench’s former wife who still lives in Palm Springs. The father and grandparents attend every match. “Their mother was a very good athlete ...
Reds Hall of Famer Johnny Bench isn't slowing down anytime soon. At 76, Bench is focused on charity work and awarding scholarships to up-and-coming athletes.
Joining him were several other all-time Reds greats whose numbers were retired, including former teammates Tony Pérez, Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan and manager Sparky Anderson as well as former teammates Ken Griffey and George Foster. Concepción has said that he originally chose that number to honor his mother, Ernestina, who was born in 1913. [10]
While never a regular starter—he was Johnny Bench's backup catcher during the Big Red Machine years—he did play solid defense with a .983 fielding percentage, but was a lifetime .188 hitter. His most memorable game was in 1974, when he hit two home runs in Philadelphia off Hall of Famer Steve Carlton. [8] [9]
"To know Don Gullett was such an honor and pleasure," Johnny Bench, the Cincinnati Reds' legend, said after the death of his friend and teammate.
His unit included several of his teammates including Johnny Bench, Pete Rose and Bobby Tolan. [4] Although a light-hitting infielder in the minor leagues, he broke through and led the Southern League with 23 home runs in 1968, earning him a spot on the Reds' roster in 1969, when he shared the shortstop position with Woody Woodward and Chico Ruiz.