So, yeah, I can say I always set my expectations so high that I had a lot to live up to. Johnny Bench expectationhighlive Change image and share on social
My biggest moment was winning the World Series because everyone in my town was able to feel he was a world champion. Johnny Bench bigchampionfeel Change image and share on social
They're like sleeping in a soft bed. Easy to get into and hard to get out of. Johnny Bench bedeasyhard Change image and share on social
I played American Legion ball starting when I was 14. But I didn't catch until I was 17. I was 75-3 as a high school pitcher, but it was like everybody knew that I was supposed to be a catcher. When the scouts would come around, and I was pitching, they'd make me take infield practice so the scouts could watch me throw. Johnny Bench americanballcatch share on social
My dad owned a propane company in Oklahoma. Johnny Bench companydadoklahoma Change image and share on social
Joe Morgan was the one guy that absolutely put our team really over the top. ... Then we had George Foster come in; Ken Griffey Sr. was as good a two-place hitter as there has ever been in the game, and Cesar Geronimo won four Gold Glove awards. I mean, how could you ask for a better team? Johnny Bench absolutelyawardcesar share on social
The catcher is in the middle of everything. He sees it best. Johnny Bench catchermiddlesee Change image and share on social
A catcher and his body are like the outlaw and his horse. He's got to ride that nag till it drops. Johnny Bench bodycatcherdrop Change image and share on social
That's the remarkable thing about baseball. The game has a way of having you scratch your head one minute and drive you crazy, and then the next, you're entertained beyond your wildest hopes. That's why it's the best game. Johnny Bench baseballcrazydrive share on social