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Johnny Lee Bench (born December 7, 1947) ... His fourth marriage took place in 2004, to 31-year-old Lauren Baiocchi, the daughter of pro golfer Hugh Baiocchi.
Johnny Bench was as feared a defensive catcher as he was a slugger (389 homers). In Justin’s case, he turned off on baseball after a scary incident. “He was a Little-League powerhouse at 9 ...
In 1971, Baiocchi turned professional and spent his regular career playing mainly in Europe. He was a member of the European Tour from its first season in 1972 until 1993 and made the top one hundred on the Order of Merit for the Tour's first nineteen seasons, including three top ten placings: 1973 (3rd); 1975 (6th) and 1977 (2nd).
Pete Rose's death has garnered reactions from prominent figures in the sports world including former Big Red Machine teammate Johnny Bench.
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.
The statue of Bench, one of the stars of the Big Red Machine, features him in a throwing motion toward an imaginary second base. September 17, was the anniversary of Johnny Bench Night at Riverfront Stadium in 1983, when Bench hit a two-run, game tying home run in the third inning.
"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.
Hall of Famer Johnny Bench tells his incredible life story in MLB Network Presents: Bench. From a 19-year-old MLB rookie to a 71-year-old single father raising two young sons.