For a long time, it seemed Johnny Bench had an unbreakable record. In 1970, the Cincinnati Reds' legendary catcher walloped ...

His sons took to tennis more than baseball. 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.

Chipper Jones threw a ceremonial first pitch to NASCAR driver Chase Elliott, and fellow driver Kyle Busch threw one to Johnny ...

The MLB Network documentary “Bench” is making its debut at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday, and SN wanted to talk with the Hall of Fame catcher and Cincinnati Reds legend about the look at his life.

In this July 14, 2015 file photo, Johnny Bench is introduced as one of the Cincinnati Reds Franchise Four before the MLB All-Star baseball game, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File) ...

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Cal Raleigh had so much adrenaline pumping, he couldn’t even hear a crowd of 37,550 chanting “MVP!” following his ...

Former Cincinnati Red Johnny Bench attends a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) AP Photo/Jeff Dean ...

Johnny Bench’s rant on baseball’s wasted time (and jock straps) is everything. pic.twitter.com/HGl8lpiknZ — Damon Amendolara (@DAonCBS) July 12, 2023 “I love the pitch clock.

Former Cincinnati Red Johnny Bench attends a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) AP Photo/Jeff Dean ...

Tommy Lasorda was the "Dugout Wizard" on "The Baseball Bunch," the show Johnny Bench hosted in the 1980s.

National Baseball Hall of Famer and former Atlanta Braves great Chipper Jones and Hall of Famer and former Cincinnati Reds great Johnny Bench rode in bullpen cars before the start of the 2025 MLB ...