Johnny's the best. When I see you've interviewed him, I stop work and listen. So glad to see he is still sharp. I loved wearing #5 as a kid in Little League even though I wasn't a catcher. I'm pledging to see my dermatologist. Made an appointment for next month.
Bonds completely shot himself in the foot as did Clemmons. McGuire maybe not, Sosa no. But Bonds for sure would have been in the Hall without the roids so why not just stay clean, keep your ego in check and you would be in the hall today.
Johnny Bench had the kid’s MLB show “The Baseball Bunch” on Sunday mornings back in the late 70’s, early 80’s, and I never missed an episode. Johnny Bench is the best. Still have a few Johnny Bench Topps, Fleer and Donruss cards. One of the best catchers ever to play the game and a true ambassador of the sport.
i think even johnny and reggie would have to be amazed in 2023 by this fellow played for the angels named s.ohtani. hits so many tape measured jobs that they simply pitch around him in august that continues on thru september, his hitting production comes to a standstill. let's not even mention he pitches 100 mph
An odd fact about Reggie's appearance in the 1971 All-Star Game is that he wasn't originally selected to the squad. Carl Yastrzemski, Tony Oliva, and Frank Robinson were the starting outfielders voted in by the fans, but Oliva was injured, and Earl Weaver named Reggie as his replacement. Jerry Grote of the Mets was the National League's starting catcher in the 1968 All-Star Game, and Tom Haller of the Dodgers was the other catcher named to the NL squad.
Dan, next time you have Johnny Bench on, as him to take us on a tour of his man cave. I would love to see a close up of his trophy case. JB was my hero as a kid, and nothing has changed since.
JB always gives a great interview. I got to see him play his entire career, my pick as GOAT catcher. I love to watch footage of him working behind the plate. He looks like he was born there.
I was a catcher in high school and college (mainly the live BP catcher on a really good team.). I wore #5 in high school but it was already taken when I got to college. I thought Johnny Bench hung the moon and I continue to hold him in high regard. A tremendous player and leader on a team full of leaders. But he never really answered DP’s question he just sort of danced around it. At least he didn’t have to dance around the Pete Rose question. But what a stud.
I love you Dan but you can't hate on china when china is in your hand for a good part of the day and keeps your world together....I lived in Hong Kong for 4 years and 9 different states. I was never more free then when in HK
My Grandparents were Reds fans and as a young catcher I loved Johnny Bench. We watched that All Star game when Reggie hit it out of Tiger Stadium. Baseball..
