Best Season Ever | Johnny Bench

Welcome to Episode 1 of my brand new series, Best Season Ever! ⚾ In this episode, we take a deep dive into the legendary 1972 season of Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer Johnny Bench. From his National League MVP season… to his incredible Gold Glove defense… to that clutch game-tying home run in the 1972 NLCS against the Pittsburgh Pirates… this was the season that helped define not only Bench’s career, but the rise of the Big Red Machine. Johnny Bench hit 40 home runs, drove in 125 runs, won another Gold Glove Award, and completely controlled the game from behind the plate. In my opinion, this was one of the greatest seasons ever by a catcher. This series will focus on some of the greatest individual seasons in baseball history, one player at a time. Thanks so much for watching! Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy vintage baseball history and sports cards content. #JohnnyBench #CincinnatiReds #BigRedMachine #BaseballHistory #VintageBaseballCards #MLBHistory #RedsBaseball #HallOfFame #SportsCards #CashCards