Johnny Bench
Baseball player and sportscaster
Born
December 7th, 1947
77 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A prominent baseball player, Bench played as a catcher for the Cincinnati Reds from 1967 to 1983. He was instrumental in leading the Reds to two World Series championships in 1975 and 1976. Bench earned the National League Most Valuable Player award twice, in 1968 and 1970. After retiring from professional play, he transitioned to a successful career in sports broadcasting, providing commentary and analysis for various networks.
Won two World Series championships with the Cincinnati Reds
Earned two National League MVP awards
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