Tonight MLB concluded their Franchise Four promotion. It ended with a ceremonial first pitch that was thrown by Don Sutton and caught by the Reds own Johnny Bench.
I wouldn't immediately think of Bench at one of the four greatest living players.
Further research has revealed he has the highest career WAR of all catchers in History and he won two World Championships including 1976 when he was Series MVP.
During his 17 year career the first ballot Hall of Famer represented the Reds on 14 All-Star teams at one of the games most grueling positions.
1978 Topps
Johnny Bench's 1978T #700 was his second of six hero number cards. Judging by the era and condition of this card I believe it is from the v1.0 Phungo Collection.
Johnny Bench HoF Index
2011 Topps #198 Legends Variation
2014 Topps Heritage Draft Pick Cards
Sources and Links
2015 ASG Coverage
baseball-ref
baseball card database
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