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Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in January 1989, Johnny Bench is undoubtedly the greatest catcher ever as stated by the Sporting News in late 1998, in which Johnny was named the 16th greatest player of all time. His successes include National League Rookie of the Year (1968), National League Most Valuable Player awards (1970 & 1972), World Series MVP (1976), 14-time All-Star, and 10 Gold Gloves. In 1980, Bench set an endurance record by catching 100 or more games for 13 consecutive seasons. Then, in 1999, Johnny received baseball's esteemed honor of selection to the All Century Team.Over the years, Johnny has maintained a sense of balance by using his celebrity status to aid such worthy causes as the Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, and the 'Catch the Cure' program of the Children's Hospital of Cincinnati.
Here is a beautiful flame treated H & B Louisville Slugger, 35.5 inches in length and weighing approximately 32.5 ounces. The bat is uncracked, and shows light but definite use including ball marks, hit marks, surface marks, and rack marks. The model number B278 is stamped on the barrel label, and Bench???s uniform number 5 has been written on the knob in black marker. This bat has what are generally referred to as 1980-83 labeling --- a review of Johnny Bench???s personal H & B records documents orders matching this bat on 5/2/80, 3/17/81, and 6/3/61 (12 bats each order.) Additionally, three bats matching this bat's dimensions were shipped to BB Miscellaneous with specified weights (thus presumptive for Bench's personal use) in 1982 and 1983.
Here is an opportunity to obtain a game used bat used by Hall of Fame player Johnny Bench. the bat itself is as nice a Bench gamer as you are likely to find --- its display quality is outstanding.In addition, Johnny has signed this bat on the sweet spot in blue Sharpie--- a clear and unhurried autograph that is a solid '10'.
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Here is a beautiful flame treated H & B Louisville Slugger, 35.5 inches in length and weighing approximately 32.5 ounces. The bat is uncracked, and shows light but definite use including ball marks, hit marks, surface marks, and rack marks. The model number B278 is stamped on the barrel label, and Bench???s uniform number 5 has been written on the knob in black marker. This bat has what are generally referred to as 1980-83 labeling --- a review of Johnny Bench???s personal H & B records documents orders matching this bat on 5/2/80, 3/17/81, and 6/3/61 (12 bats each order.) Additionally, three bats matching this bat's dimensions were shipped to BB Miscellaneous with specified weights (thus presumptive for Bench's personal use) in 1982 and 1983.
Here is an opportunity to obtain a game used bat used by Hall of Fame player Johnny Bench. the bat itself is as nice a Bench gamer as you are likely to find --- its display quality is outstanding.In addition, Johnny has signed this bat on the sweet spot in blue Sharpie--- a clear and unhurried autograph that is a solid '10'.
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