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Johnny Lee Bench

Updated On February 20, 2024
Johnny Lee Bench

Johnny Lee Bench’s net worth is $10 Million. Also know about Johnny Lee Bench bio, salary, height, age weight, relationship, and more …

Johnny Lee Bench Wiki Biography

  • Johnny Lee Bench was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, on December 7, 1947, and is best known as a former American professional baseball player, an American Major League Baseball (MLB) catcher who played for the Cincinnati Reds. 
  • From 1967 to 1983, he was active throughout his career and is considered to be the greatest catcher in baseball history. 
  • He currently serves on the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Board of Directors. 
  • Sources estimate that Bench’s net worth is over $10 million, with his career as a professional baseball player being the main source of this amount of money. 
  • In addition to this, he has starred in many TV series and shows, further growing his net worth. 
  • Selling his books has been another source of his money.[divider] [Divider] Johnny Bench was raised in the small town of Binger near Oklahoma City with three siblings. 
  • He was part of the MLB amateur draft in 1965 and was picked by the Cincinnati Reds as the 36th overall selection. 
  • The contracts he signed with the team were the root of his net worth during that period. 
  • He was 14 times a member of the All-Star game, consecutively from 1968 until 1980, and then again in 1983. 
  • He received the NL Rookie Of The Year award in his first season, hitting .275 with 15 home runs. 
  • Johnny was an NL MVP twice, in 1970, and 1972, and the NL Home run leader in the same seasons. 
  • He won 10 Golden Glove awards, from 1968 to 1977, and was three times the leader of the RBI in 1970, 1972, and 1974, to talk more about his achievements. 
  • Other than that, Johnny won the World Series with the Reds twice, over the Boston Red Sox in 1975, and beat the New York Yankees in 1976–he was the World Series MVP in 1976. 
  • Johnny starred in many television series and shows after retirement, which also contributed to his net worth, including ‘The Baseball Bunch’ (1982-1985), ‘Easy Rider 2: The Trip Home’ (2012), among many others. 
  • He also wrote two books, “Catch Every Ball: How to Handle Life’s Pitches” (2008); he co-authored an autobiographical novel, “Catch You Later” (1979), which also increased the net worth of Johnny’s sales. 
  • Johnny Bench has been married to Luren Baiocchi since 2004 to talk about his personal life, but he was previously married to Vickie Chesser (1975-1976) and Laura Cwikowski (1987-1995). 
  • He has three sons and is now living close to Cincinnati, Ohio. 
  • Bench loves playing golf in his spare time. 
  • IMDB Wikipedia Actor Bobby Bench December 7 Johnny Bench Net Worth Johnny Lee Bench Joshua Bench Justin Bench Katy Bench Oklahoma Oklahoma City Sagittarius Ted Bench USA $10 million 1947 1947-12-7 6 ‘1’ (1.85 m) 

Johnny Lee Bench Quick Info

Full Name Johnny Bench
Net Worth $10 Million
Date Of Birth December 7, 1947
Place Of Birth Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Height 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
Weight 94 kg
Profession Actor
Nationality American
Spouse Lauren Baiocchi (m. 2004), Laura Cwikowski (m. 1987–1995), Vickie Chesser (m. 1975–1976)
Children Bobby Bench, Justin Bench, Joshua Bench
Parents Ted Bench, Katy Bench
Siblings William Bench, Teddy Bench, Marilyn Bench
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0070337
Movies Easy Rider: The Ride Back
TV Shows The Baseball Bunch, Games People Play

Johnny Lee Bench Quotes

  • I’ve seldom seen a horny player walk into a bar and not let out exactly what he did for a living.
  • A catcher and his body are like the outlaw and his horse. He’s got to ride that nag till it drops.

Johnny Lee Bench Important Facts

  • Inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame in 2016 (first baseball player so honored).
  • Made major league debut on 28 August 1967.
  • Member of 1970 and 1972 National League Champion Cincinnati Reds teams. Member of 1973, 1979 and 1981 National League Western Division Champion Cincinnati Reds team. Member of 1975 and 1976 World Series Champion Cincinnati Reds teams.
  • Catcher/Third Baseman/First Baseman/Outfielder with the Cincinnati Reds (1967-1983).
  • 1968 National League Rookie of the Year for hitting 40 Doubles, 82 RBI and 57 Extra-Base Hits.
  • 1970 and 1972 National League MVP.
  • Cincinnati Reds Career RBI Leader (1,376).
  • Cincinnati Reds Career Home Run Leader (389).
  • Spent his entire career with the Cincinnati Reds.
  • Also played first base and in the outfield, in addition to catching and playing third base.
  • Learned to throw hard as far as 250 feet with great accuracy.
  • Beat out Jerry Koosman of the New York Mets for Rookie of the Year honors in 1968 by one vote.
  • Has large hands; can hold seven baseballs in them.
  • Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on the first ballot in 1989 with the fourth highest voting percentage ever.
  • Is of Choctaw Indian descent.
  • Was a broadcaster for the Reds from 1987 to 1990.
  • Won the National League Rookie of the Year Award in 1968.
  • Won the National League MVP Award in 1970 and 1972 and the World Series MVP Award in 1976.

Johnny Lee Bench Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Easy Rider 2: The Ride Home 2012 MLB Scout Actor
The Partridge Family 1973 TV Series Pool Waiter Actor
Mission: Impossible 1971 TV Series Captain of the Guards Actor
Field of Dreams: Roundtable with Kevin Costner, Johnny Bench, George Brett, and Bret Saberhagen 2004 Video documentary short special thanks Thanks
Mike & Mike 2015 TV Series Himself – Baseball Hall of Famer Self
The Cleveland Show 2012 TV Series Himself Self
Prime 9 2009-2011 TV Series Himself Self
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show 2009 TV Series Himself Self
18th Annual American Century Championship 2007 TV Mini-Series Himself Self
Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith 2006 TV Series Himself Self
The Top 5 Reasons You Can’t Blame… 2005 TV Series Himself Self
This Week in Baseball 2005 TV Series Himself Self
16th Annual American Century Championship 2005 TV Mini-Series Himself Self
Catching Up! 2004 TV Special Guest Self
The Nick & Jessica Variety Hour 2004 TV Movie Himself Self
Field of Dreams: Roundtable with Kevin Costner, Johnny Bench, George Brett, and Bret Saberhagen 2004 Video documentary short Himself Self
ESPN SportsCentury 2000-2004 TV Series documentary Himself Self
ESPN 25: Who’s #1? 2004 TV Series documentary Himself Self
The Tim McCarver Show 2003 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
100 Years of the World Series 2003 Video documentary Himself Self
Cincinnati: Just Around the Corner 2003 Documentary short Himself Self
Yes, Dear 2003 TV Series Himself Self
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire 2001 TV Series Himself Self
1994 MLB All-Star Game 1994 TV Special Himself – Field Reporter Self
Married with Children 1993 TV Series Himself Self
1992 American League Championship Series 1992 TV Series Himself – Color Commentator Self
This Week in Baseball’s Greatest Plays 1991 Video Himself Self
Bob Hope’s Christmas Cheer from Saudi Arabia 1991 TV Special Himself Self
Mr. Belvedere 1989 TV Series Himself Self
The New Hollywood Squares 1988 TV Series Guest Appearance Self
Greats of the Game 1985 TV Series Guest Self
1983 MLB All-Star Game 1983 TV Special Himself – NL Third Baseman Self
Late Night with David Letterman 1983 TV Series Himself Self
The Baseball Bunch 1982 TV Series documentary Himself – Host Self
Greatest Sports Legends 1982 TV Series Himself Self
Games People Play 1980 TV Series Co-Host Self
1980 MLB All-Star Game 1980 TV Special Himself – NL Catcher Self
1979 National League Championship Series 1979 TV Series Himself – Cincinnati Reds Catcher Self
The Bad News Bears 1979 TV Series Himself Self
Good Morning America 1979 TV Series Himself Self
1978 National League Championship Series 1978 TV Mini-Series Himself – Color Commentator Self
The Mike Douglas Show 1971-1978 TV Series Himself – Pro Baseball Player / Himself – Baseball Player / Himself – Co-Host Self
The Jim Nabors Show 1978 TV Series Himself Self
1977 MLB All-Star Game 1977 TV Special Himself – NL Catcher Self
Super Night at the Super Bowl 1977 TV Movie Himself Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 1972-1976 TV Series Himself Self
1976 World Series 1976 TV Mini-Series Himself – Cincinnati Reds Catcher Self
1976 National League Championship Series 1976 TV Mini-Series Himself – Cincinnati Reds Catcher Self
1976 MLB All-Star Game 1976 TV Special Himself – NL Catcher Self
Dinah! 1974-1976 TV Series Himself Self
1975 World Series 1975 TV Mini-Series Himself – Cincinnati Reds Catcher / Hiself – Cincinnati Reds Catcher Self
1975 National League Championship Series 1975 TV Series Himself – Cincinnati Reds Catcher Self
1975 MLB All-Star Game 1975 TV Special Himself – NL Catcher Self
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Bob Hope 1974 TV Special Himself Self
1974 MLB All-Star Game 1974 TV Special Himself – NL Catcher Self
The Science of Hitting by Ted Williams 1974 Short Himself Self
Hee Haw 1972-1974 TV Series Himself – Special Guest / Himself / Himself – Guest Self
1973 National League Championship Series 1973 TV Series Himself – Cincinnati Reds Catcher Self
1973 MLB All-Star Game 1973 TV Special Himself – NL Catcher Self
Cavalcade of Champions 1973 TV Movie Himself Self
1972 World Series 1972 TV Mini-Series Himself – Cincinnati Reds Catcher Self
1972 National League Championship Series 1972 TV Series Himself – Cincinnati Reds Catcher Self
1972 MLB All-Star Game 1972 TV Special Himself – NL Catcher Self
1971 MLB All-Star Game 1971 TV Special Himself – NL Catcher Self
1970 World Series 1970 TV Mini-Series Himself – Cincinnati Reds Catcher Self
1970 National League Championship Series 1970 TV Mini-Series Himself – Cincinnati Reds Catcher Self
1970 MLB All-Star Game 1970 TV Special Himself – NL Catcher Self
1969 MLB All-Star Game 1969 TV Special Himself – NL Catcher Self
Prime 9 2009-2011 TV Series Himself Archive Footage
DHL Presents Major League Baseball Hometown Heroes 2006 TV Mini-Series documentary Himself Archive Footage
Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith 2006 TV Series Himself Archive Footage
Boston Red Sox: 100 Years of Baseball History 2001 Video documentary Himself (uncredited) Archive Footage
The 50 Greatest Home Runs in Baseball History 1992 Video documentary Himself Archive Footage
Bob Hope’s Overseas Christmas Tours: Around the World with the Troops – 1941-1972 1980 TV Movie documentary Himself Archive Footage
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