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Oklahoma native Johnny Bench returning to home state to celebrate
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September 17, 1983: Johnny Bench celebrates Riverfront Stadium
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Bench's homer helps push Reds into 1972 World Series
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St. Louis Cardinals team ownership history – Society for American
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Rick Ankiel 'toying with' pitching professionally again
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Johnny Bench manages Louisville Stars to Bluegrass World Series win
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Jasper Reds' semi-pro team celebrates 125th anniversary
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Johnny Bench Night, Seaver No-Hitter, 1990 NLCS And Rose's 4,192
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Eugenio Suarez Minoring In Baseball
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Johnny Bench World Series highlights
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Trinity, University of Kentucky catcher honored with Johnny Bench