This is how ex-players should be. Johnny Bench not trying to be better than anyone or maintain his relevancy through running his mouth. Just loves watching all the young kids trying his best jus like he did back in the day. That’s how the real greats carry themselves.
@vanmoody
5 жыл бұрын
My Grandpa used to love The Big Red Machine. He really loved Bench.
@desertdogg9773
5 жыл бұрын
The painful truth bench hates Rose
@OmahaRiverDonkey
5 жыл бұрын
@@desertdogg9773Not true if we take what they've said over the years at face value. They were very different but they respected and "liked" each other as teammates.
@jeffreymcfadden9403
5 жыл бұрын
@@desertdogg9773 bench does not hate rose. there is an uneasiness between them.
@sthubbins4038
5 жыл бұрын
Man, I could listen to him talk for hours, I had no idea he was still this sharp.
@KevinWindsor1971
5 жыл бұрын
Why did they call Johnny Manziel Johnny Football? Because Johnny Bench was already taken.
@happyharper5494
5 жыл бұрын
KJ 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. I love it
@martyyoung3611
5 жыл бұрын
Bravo!
@dannycasserly697
5 жыл бұрын
Johnny Free Agent
@roberthickerty390
5 жыл бұрын
Bwahaha
@MrMW2nd
5 жыл бұрын
That's the name of his family tho
@philipreed43
4 жыл бұрын
That Altuve comment didn’t age well
@bobdole4916
4 жыл бұрын
Can't fault him for that though.
@flamingbull3438
4 жыл бұрын
☠☠☠
@verde7595
4 жыл бұрын
Altuve had already won several batting titles before the Astros cheated. Guy's still fun to watch.
@BVonBuescher
3 жыл бұрын
Nope. Altuve missin that can
@qweenzgrimyest
5 жыл бұрын
Still Sharp at his age, I would listen to him call a game over Joe Buck
@abelincoln5698
5 жыл бұрын
He called Reds games for a season or two and was really good at it. He just didn't want to travel with a team all summer long. He was a natural though
@qweenzgrimyest
5 жыл бұрын
@@abelincoln5698 that's awesome. ESPN needs to get him on instead of Tim kurkjin
@KitchenerLeslie2
5 жыл бұрын
He’s 71 ya nutbag. If someone’s not sharp at 71, that’s not normal, not an exception.
@qweenzgrimyest
5 жыл бұрын
@@KitchenerLeslie2 I didnt say it as an insult you twat. Have you seen some of these athletes post retirement? Doesnt matter the sport, they usually don't fair to well.
@santiperez1256
5 жыл бұрын
Lol damn, not many people like Joe Buck, including myself
@paulsenconnor
5 жыл бұрын
I could listen to Johnny Bench talk baseball all day every day💯
@Barracuda71-ln3jr
29 күн бұрын
I was just about to write this & saw your comment enough said.
@davanmani556
5 жыл бұрын
I like how Johnny keeps up with today’s players.
@kawasakiwhiptwo5821
3 жыл бұрын
I like that too Davan, and I'm not a huge baseball fan.
@whiterabbit-wo7hw
2 жыл бұрын
Davan, that's because of the love he has for baseball.
@Kruppt808
2 жыл бұрын
@@whiterabbit-wo7hw very true, I think the late great Vin Scully was like that as well. Guys who just love talking about it, playing, just being around it.
@Tunanocrust1
5 жыл бұрын
Did not expect him to say JD Martinez but respect to him keeping up with the game
@ShooterSanoff
5 жыл бұрын
NO KNEE SURGERIES... Wow
@unclefester1840
5 жыл бұрын
Shooter Sanoff it's that blue emu....
@paulstella8443
5 жыл бұрын
Uncle Fester - 😂
@jeffreymcfadden9403
5 жыл бұрын
it was the lung surgery that bench had in 1972 that hurt bench. after 1972,bench's throw to 2nd was not quite as good as before 1972.
@JoeBoomerMusic
4 жыл бұрын
My first thought. How the hell does he have knees like that?
@BravoWhiskey0909
4 жыл бұрын
@@JoeBoomerMusic and then at the end he mentions a knee surgery he had
@okrajoe
5 жыл бұрын
Those 70s Reds were amazing
@jamesmcdowelljr1441
5 жыл бұрын
Yes they were
@gynandroidhead
4 жыл бұрын
Greatest starting infield of all time in 1975-76
@vichedges8858
4 жыл бұрын
The A's were better
@TheElmasv74
4 жыл бұрын
@@gynandroidhead better than Cey, Russell, Lopez, and Garvey?
@gynandroidhead
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheElmasv74 Not even close. Two Hall of Fame players and one which would be if he didn't get banned, and Concepcion who had over 2,300 hits and had a glove at SS, if you include Bench - up your HOF count to three.. Mark Teixeira, Robinson Cano, Derek Jeter, and Alex Rodriguez, and Jorge Posada is also way up there. The 1930's Detroit Tigers had Hank Greenberg, Charlie Gehringer, and Mickey Cochrane in their infield.
@happyharper5494
5 жыл бұрын
Does anyone remember watching “The Baseball Bunch” in the 80’s with Johnny Bench? God, I loved that show
@joshuahymer15
5 жыл бұрын
Yea man
@dzanier
5 жыл бұрын
i do.
@1515gator1
5 жыл бұрын
Tommy Lasorda as the Baseball Wizard.
@civlyzed
5 жыл бұрын
Loved that show as a kid!
@jamesanthony5681
4 жыл бұрын
Yes. Johnny Bench and the San Diego chicken. Good show.
@abelincoln5698
5 жыл бұрын
I grew up a half hour away from Riverfront Stadium in the 70s and Johnny Bench was something like a superhero to kids around here. He was on tv shows, Wheaties boxes, commercials, and doing things on the field that nobody else could do. He was beyond celebrity
@michaelreynolds3592
5 жыл бұрын
We grew up around the Dayton/Springboro area... Dad sold Cadillacs to some of the Reds. I remember Dan Dreisen and Ken Griffey taking mom and dad out for a nice dinner at aplace called Neil's somewhere near Cinci. But Griffey didnt like us kids not being able to go... that weekend dad, my brothers and I found ourselves behind the dugout, with all the free hot dogs I could eat. That man, who was the best catcher of history, came in after the stretch and looked at my brother and said... "Someone get that boy my bat!!!"
@enniswhalen2428
5 жыл бұрын
King R -- Hey! Pure ,100% baseball player!
@rickkopfler8447
2 жыл бұрын
The Reds weren’t even a team until 1881, Johnny Bench didn’t play until 1967 and Riverfront didn’t open until 1970.
@chowfun6526
5 жыл бұрын
Way to go Johnny. You're the best.
@jimpinney
4 жыл бұрын
More impressed with Mr. Bench every time I see him.
@Wes-pq4pl
5 жыл бұрын
All the people that talk crap on Gary Sanchez apparently know more about catching than Johnny Bench.
@damonwatt4420
5 жыл бұрын
What’s great is how Bench says how he stood in front of home plate so the runners would slide. Go watch the play where Posey gets hurt and you will say how Posey does that same thing yet Cousins still goes after him.
@mikeforte7585
4 жыл бұрын
Ur right about Cousins going after Posey....that play was total BS...Cousins went out of his way to get Posey...
@ethanweeter2732
3 жыл бұрын
I think Buster was still blocking it though. Johnny did not really block it. Back then though, you always ran into the catcher if he blocked the plate. Why Pete should never be hated for what he did to Ray Fossie.
@claytonreid996
3 жыл бұрын
@@ethanweeter2732 Not really, if you watch Posey's plate defense, even today, he always as one foot planted just to the outside or inside of the 3rd base line, which forces the runner to slide, but generally speaking keeps his legs as safe as they can be. The slide that injured him was borderline horizontal at like a 50 degree angle, and it seems like he intentionally did it to get posey's ankle. But, its also no secret a lot of players in the NL were not uber fond of Buster. He's quiet and dominant and old school and takes no bs from no one. Its the reason Bench likes Posey and Poseys fav player is bench
@PaisaSteve
2 жыл бұрын
@@ethanweeter2732 he was outside of the lane. Cousins went after him to try and have him drop the ball. Cousins didn’t intend to hurt him but he definitely was going after him
@alejandramontano3190
2 жыл бұрын
Only, that wasn’t a slide… Cousins barreled into him.
@johnkidd1226
4 жыл бұрын
As a pitcher/first baseman, I think Bench and catchers in general were the most underrated players and position in baseball.
@mpjjoker
5 жыл бұрын
Look up the word legend in the dictionary and there’s a picture of Johnny Bench
@fenwaypark1725
5 жыл бұрын
Mark Jester look up God and Ted Williams is smiling
@jeffreytoman5202
4 жыл бұрын
Every great catcher is measured against bench.
@ShawnC.T.
4 жыл бұрын
Proud to be from Cincinnati, and growing up watching this guy work his magic in the batters box, and behind the plate. It was certainly a pleasure to be able to witness it...
@bryanevans2171
5 жыл бұрын
Good Oklahoma boy right there, my dad played against him in high school
@Tungoon
3 жыл бұрын
Still have my Johnny Bench Batter up hitting set from the 70s love him !!!
@anthonyriche552
2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome!! I used to have VHS of the Baseball Bunch with Bench from the 80s.
@alvinwagner6745
4 жыл бұрын
Love what he said about Trout. “ Hit a home run puts his head down “ Old school.
@jamesanthony5681
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@PiperAtTheGatesOfYourMom
4 жыл бұрын
TowwerN3 i agree that the unwritten rules meant to not hurt the pitchers feelings are stupid. I love a good bat flip, a cool handshake and just having fun. Its supposed to be entertaining. But its also cool to see one of the best players not turn into someone like harper.
@jamesanthony5681
4 жыл бұрын
@@PiperAtTheGatesOfYourMom It goes both ways, however. I don't think the hitters would like it much if the pitchers were to show up hitters after a strikeout. Al Hrabosky comes quickly to mind, and hitters as I recall didn't like his act. I don't have a problem if a batter shows joy after a walk-off homerun, or one that breaks up a tight game, but at least show SOME restraint.
@ethanweeter2732
3 жыл бұрын
I do respect that. Joey Votto is mostly that way. He does hot dog, but in a classy way.
@Feanor026
2 жыл бұрын
And like all the Giants players for years now.
@seanbush5056
3 жыл бұрын
Johnny is so sharp, crazy he never went into managing. Seems like he'd have been perfect, he knows the game inside & out, backwards forwards & sideways. Obviously, there have been many great catchers to have played the game, but I don't think there's any serious argument against him being the best. Phenomenal ballplayer & mind.
@gallonthegreat7036
5 жыл бұрын
Love his passion for the game n hes so up to date man... Makes me smile knowing legends stay humble
@davidscott7626
5 жыл бұрын
Bench is a class act all the way.
@captainmorgan8691
5 жыл бұрын
Jonny Bench should have his own radio show
@slugcult1973
3 жыл бұрын
I love Johnny Bench. When he talks baseball, you learn something And I love him even more when he says something like this! --> 5:09
@donedeal286
4 жыл бұрын
Johnny Bench makes me smile...great memories, I miss old school baseball
@wilrobles5392
5 жыл бұрын
My favorite catcher of all time, Johnny Bench.
@Anthony-hu3rj
5 жыл бұрын
@Jeremy Marsh A senseless comment.
@mrkneel5760
5 жыл бұрын
Wil Robles true! Yogi Gets the number two nod, for skills and quotes!
@wilrobles5392
5 жыл бұрын
Anthony You probably didn’t see Johnny play. I did. He was great.
@jeffreymcfadden9403
5 жыл бұрын
@@wilrobles5392 i saw bench at crosley. he was the best.
@peterjeffery8495
4 жыл бұрын
I've been a huge fan of Johnny B since his rookie year. There's no better guest when it comes to talking baseball. Morgan was part of the Big Red Blur of talent that swamped us all back in the day and maybe didn't get his due. He was one of the smartest players I ever saw and his inside knowledge of the game made him a damn good play by play analyst.
@tomitstube
5 жыл бұрын
excellent points by johnny, blocking the plate doesn't get you anything but injuries. you're stationary, you think you're going to stop a 200 lb ball of muscle coming at you at 15 mph? you block the plate and the runner is trying to hurt you. it's a good rule.
@alsacrime4806
5 жыл бұрын
Well they are not coming in at the speed of a miler.
@1guitar12
5 жыл бұрын
Vincent Cuttolo So what’s the right way a-then?
@nickcupkovic5721
Жыл бұрын
Love Johnny bench As a kid he was incredibly entertaining
@benmiddleton9984
4 жыл бұрын
Why didn't the Reds ever give Johnny Bench an opportunity to manage? Why hasn't any team in baseball ever offered him a management position? He knows a lot about baseball. He's only got 10 gold gloves
@josevidz
5 жыл бұрын
1:09 facts bruh.
@jackfellzz5504
4 жыл бұрын
Best catcher in history of the game
@robertray3746
5 жыл бұрын
Grew up in Ohio in the 70s Johnny Bench has always been one of my favorite players a real class act
@patrickcondon7216
5 жыл бұрын
I have mixed feelings about the rule. I line the old school, hard- nosed style of play. On the other hand, prior to the role being implemented, I saw guys trying to level the catcher when he was nowhere near the plate and there was no play. That was stupid. I've had dumbass guys in rec. league softball run me over with a full head of stream for no good reason, it's pretty ridiculous. I think the rule overall will help keep guys healthy and playing, but I'll miss the occasional play where the game is on the line and the catcher stops the run from scoring with his ability to block.
@bryanhetchler
4 жыл бұрын
Johnny Bench not a Bryce Harper fan.
@shaughnziech2193
5 жыл бұрын
As Joe Garagiola said, no pitcher ever looked wild with Johnny Bench.
@adamtownsend7829
4 жыл бұрын
I miss Joe Morgan and Jon Miller Sunday night baseball..
@tomhopkins3998
2 жыл бұрын
Gotta have the posey rule.....in 1975 the average player was 5'11 and 180 pounds.......these days they are 6'2 and 200....
@Nuschler22
4 жыл бұрын
Buster was standing in front of home plate. Cousins had the whole plate visible and he changed his direction and purposely hit Buster "to jar the ball loose."
@PaisaSteve
2 жыл бұрын
The fact that people blame Buster for “ruining the game” is completely unfair. Cousins caused that whole situation.
@@GabeMacDonnell and he's still trash. go back to trimming your mullet and leaving a team for them to do MUCH better once you leave.
@GabeMacDonnell
4 жыл бұрын
Av3nged your use of pronouns is special. Never change, man!
@Noble1271
4 жыл бұрын
@@GabeMacDonnell I won't. just like Harper's average value never will. Philly fans man. fuckin delusional.
@bcask61
5 жыл бұрын
GOAT.
@juffurey
2 ай бұрын
Nice shoutout to Jon Miller, Rich! Best play caller in baseball. At least I hope that you were talking about, the guy who's been with the Giants the past decade or two.
@5somegolf
5 жыл бұрын
no knee surgeries jesus christ. I had my first torn meniscus at 14 😂😂
@jeffreymcfadden9403
5 жыл бұрын
remember, bench had lung surgery in 1972. i do not know if he ever fully recovered.
@jamesanthony5681
4 жыл бұрын
@@jeffreymcfadden9403 Johnny said he was never quite the same after that surgery. No more 40 HR seasons, no more MVP's. Still, he put up some good numbers after that..
@vincentrobinson3078
Жыл бұрын
Although I have always been a Phillies fan , I always loved Bench’s style of play and field generalship. And like Yogi Berra, he was small for a catcher, but an extremely effective player.
@InformalGreeting
2 жыл бұрын
You’ll never get the recognition without offense.... guess Perez fixed that problem this year.
@matthewgabbard6415
6 ай бұрын
Now don’t drag me for this but I live in Ky, and I always heard rumors that Bench was gay and in the closet. Now this could be total nonsense but if it’s true I couldn’t care less. Anyone ever heard this before?
@kelliebrooks9094
2 жыл бұрын
What a great guy to interview...i think of all the atheletes who talk hes probably the most neutral non biased observer...not pushing like this guy said ...his own greatness...an the modern day brand Bull shit...a real huckleberry...
@willynelson9595
2 жыл бұрын
Does everyone know that this Johnny Effing Bench. Best catcher of all time, hands down case closed
@21rstImporter
2 жыл бұрын
ugh Machado as his 2nd choice!!! Manny has no class and Bench is total class. Harper just won his 2nd MVP award last week for the Phillies 2021.
@watericesalt6499
4 жыл бұрын
I wonder if he still likes altuve
@lawrencetaylor4101
2 жыл бұрын
Politely disagree with his comments about the Quads being the most important for the knees. Actually it's the hamstrings that better protect the knees. A good ration of strength would be 4:3 for the hams over the quads. And the weight machine for the knee, the front knee curl where you try to lift the bar with your feet is the worst machine mechanically for the knee. Squats are much better.
@carbonbiker
2 жыл бұрын
Johnny Bench is the epitome of a Hall of Fame player. He was excellent.
@troopnation6212
4 жыл бұрын
0:55 Did he just say jd martinez is better than mookie betts?
@oam24799
4 жыл бұрын
Offensively yes change my mind
@troopnation6212
3 жыл бұрын
@@oam24799 this didn't age too well
@martyyoung3611
5 жыл бұрын
I always tell kids to get out in front of the plate or you'll get run over.
@chrisjuliano3964
2 жыл бұрын
I never had any knee surgeries.....Turns to camera, holds up a tube of Blue Emu and smiles.
@lazabrkonja1637
2 жыл бұрын
Too bad Bench is sitting. Most people think he's a big guy. I met him once....5' 9" at most.
@doeyjiaz4798
4 жыл бұрын
Im not surprised he has his own Scotch. Reminds me of my Dad talkin ball in the backyard, and my Dad loves his scotch!
@kelliebrooks9094
2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff thanks yes its nice hearing Bench talk....hes many times fame..
@johnconway9882
2 жыл бұрын
Skip to 3:30 if you want to get to "Buster Posey Rule" question right away.
@jeanetteschock4744
2 жыл бұрын
Excuse me. Mr Bench Buster's injury was the ankle. SMH
@natlatos4042
Жыл бұрын
bench was great yogi was better and bench not sticking with pete rose..makes bench a idiot
@chet174able
2 жыл бұрын
It's a travesty. It ruined what guys could do to defend the most important part of the field
@jimd2463
5 жыл бұрын
GOAT
@moss8448
4 жыл бұрын
a real pleasure hearing one of the greats talking baseball...good post...thanks.
@hbsupreme1499
18 күн бұрын
This dude sounds really old with that show up bullshit
@randyransio7870
2 жыл бұрын
Nobody is above the game, old school players they think are the best.
@KevyB1990
4 жыл бұрын
Greatest catcher ever.
@OrbitRex6215
4 жыл бұрын
What an interview ! Keep the good work and my best wishes to great Johnny Bench!!
@kenarthur6253
4 жыл бұрын
I could listen to Johnny Bench talk all day and night.
@mrkrharris
5 жыл бұрын
Love you Johnny, I use to play penny poker with you at the Dorches before you played for the San Juan Senators in San Juan. Karen was making carpet from carpet squares... We played sand lot baseball, and you hit it so far we wouldnt go get it. Great memories for me.. One game, you me and Jerry, were coming home from the game, old man and old lady came into our lane, and you threw Karens hair curlers at them to get them straight ..in Jerrys 64 Olds.. ... Good times.
@ToofToof1
5 жыл бұрын
I remember that
@mrkrharris
5 жыл бұрын
@@ToofToof1 No one ever believed me. Ya, you knew Bench . Always wonder with his past if he remembered those days.
@MaestroDawg65
5 жыл бұрын
I could listen to Johnny Bench talk baseball for weeks on end. What knowledge! What enthusiasm! A true treasure of America's Game.
@jamesanthony5681
4 жыл бұрын
When Johnny was a rookie in 1968, he played like a veteran. Such a smart player.
@cozm0859
4 жыл бұрын
I wonder how much he loves Altuve now?...
@isaiahcollins96
2 жыл бұрын
I hate the Reds but I respect this dude & love hearing him talk
@michaelkraus4135
8 ай бұрын
J.B Is theee '' GOLD STANDARD '' !!!
@clifford7594
2 жыл бұрын
Seen 'em both. Mike Trout is Mickey Mantle.
@bradgaines
2 жыл бұрын
Legend.
@williamwilkinson381
2 жыл бұрын
Yadir Molina is the best catcher in the game today
@bradleye3108
7 ай бұрын
My little sister, 13, was dying of leukemia and Bench called her in her hospital room in 1980 and made her day. I will always love that guy!!
@copp214
2 жыл бұрын
Who is Erin Judge? Is she married to Aaron?
@pavlovsworld9122
5 жыл бұрын
Right about JD🍻🍻
@OptimusPurp
4 жыл бұрын
Guess posey wasnt a smart guy
@charliehelgeson22
4 жыл бұрын
who is here after the astros cheated
@theriotartist
2 жыл бұрын
Imagine being Johnny Bench. Regarded as the GOAT of his craft... but he has to watch at least 3 dudes do his job better than he ever did every single game.
@Michael-fw5ef
4 жыл бұрын
Why do you need a huge, honking MIRCROPHONE 2" from everyone's face. It ruins the interview, visually.
@colin3472
4 жыл бұрын
this is a man who knows the game. i love it
@whiterabbit-wo7hw
2 жыл бұрын
I loved watching Johnny Bench. To me, he was the BEST catcher of the time he played. I remember seeing him hold 5 baseballs in his hand. Not HANDS! But HAND! He was, and still is, a ture professional.
@jupiteral8217
4 жыл бұрын
saw the Big Red Machine as a kid at Wrigley. batting practice with the likes of Bench, Foster and Morgan was a home run derby. There were 9 HRs in the game, 4 by the Cubs and 5 by the Reds. Cubs won 10-9
@lifetimevents3726
2 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed watching johnny Bench, Randy Hundley and Thurman Munson catch they were awesome 👍😎 my heroes growing up
@jorgemacias2785
2 жыл бұрын
Had two favorite players growing up: Johnny Bench in the National league and Nolan Ryan in the American League,
@bcask61
5 жыл бұрын
I saw Dave Parker (6’5” 230) run over Johnny Oates on a play at the plate. Oates was never the same after that. Broken collarbone and rotator cuff.
@NoName-ge6wc
3 ай бұрын
Wrong. Aaron James Judge.
@PremiumWater
3 жыл бұрын
I like Trout because he is boring?
@Ralph_Malph
2 жыл бұрын
Johnny Bench a guru in baseball.
@NothingToPointOut24
5 жыл бұрын
If that injury happened to a backup veteran catcher, instead of the top catching prospect of the game, the rule would've never been changed.
@CronoXpono
5 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately. That’s the game and most mediums of entertainment. The Brady rule happened because it was Tom Brady.
@jamesanthony5681
4 жыл бұрын
That's true. Most sports want to protect their stars.
@DrVonNostrand
2 жыл бұрын
4:00 for his answer to the click bait title
@keithcampbell7820
4 жыл бұрын
Part of what made the Machine great. They had arguably had some of the best minds in baseball. Bench, Morgan, Rose, Perez and Sparky. If I’ve missed someone, apologies.
@fredapeeples6619
3 жыл бұрын
I met Mr. Bench once. I regret it. He has huge hands, I'll give him that. Great ballplayer, too. Not the friendliest man I ever met. I was only 12. He actually frightened me.
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