233K views · 5.5K reactions | October 21, 1976: Johnny Bench homers twice and earns MVP honors as the #BigRedMachine completes the sweep of the Yankees to earn their second straight World Series title. #RedsVault | Cincinnati Reds | Facebook

141K views · 2.4K reactions | Explore the highlights of Johnny Bench's career. (via MLB) #JohnnyBench #cincinnati #baseball #MLB #fblifestyle | MLB Throwbacks | Facebook

On this day in 1972, legendary Cincinnati Reds catcher Johnny Bench won his 2nd career MVP award. Only two catchers (Yogi Berra, Roy Campanella, both with 3) won more MVP awards as a catcher. | MLB

1.2K views · 53 reactions | ⚾️On August 11, 1984 legendary catcher Johnny Bench, who spent his entire career with the Reds (1967-1983), had his number 5 retired before Cincinnati’s 8-2 loss to the Astros in front of 17,950 fans at Riverfront Stadium. At the time, Bench was the only player in franchise history to have his number retired. Reds Manager Fred Hutchinson had his number 1 retired in 1964.⚾️ #LittleGeneral | Davenport Sports Network | Facebook

Happy 75th birthday to one of the best catchers of all time, Johnny Bench! | MLB