Johnny Bench was raised in Binger, Oklahoma, growing up farming cotton and painting propane tanks.
He was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds and in 1967 and would go on to have a Hall of Fame career including winning the National League Rookie of the Year, 2 National League MVPs and 2 World Series Championships.
He is considered by many to be the best "all around" catcher in baseball history. Following his baseball career, he worked in several other industries including broadcasting, restaurants, entrepreneurship and film/television.
From 1980-1985 he hosted his own educational baseball show called "The Baseball Bunch." IMDb Mini Biography By: Johnny Bench Ent.
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