Johnny Bench was out there and he said, 'Are you nervous?'

Johnny Bench used to throw out runners from his knees, back in the day...

Johnny Bench, after an unsuccessful transition to 3rd base, retired a year later.

Johnny Bench, the former catcher, was seven strokes further back.

July 26 - Johnny Bench hits his 300th career home run.

It was the 389th of his career, tying him with Johnny Bench for 26th on the career list.

Johnny Bench was drafted by the Reds in the 2nd round.

Johnny Bench followed with his first home run to give the Reds a 3-1 lead that they never relinquished.

May 17 - Johnny Bench hits his 100th career home run.

Johnny Bench caught a full season at age 32, then played just 13 games at catcher the rest of his career.