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Tag Archives: catchers

Johnny Bench
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April 11, 2013 by Elizabeth Metz

Catcher, 1967-1983. Inducted 1986. Widely considered among the best catchers in baseball history, Bench spent his entire 17-year career with …
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Category: catchers | Tags: 1970 pennant, 1972 pennant, 1975 World Champions, 1976 World Champions, catchers, Cooperstown, Gold Glove, MVP, retired numbers, Rookie of the Year
Smoky Burgess
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February 25, 2013 by Elizabeth Metz

Catcher, 1955-1958. Inducted 1975. An All-Star in six seasons, including his first with the Reds. Began his Reds career as …
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Category: catchers | Tags: catchers
Bubbles Hargrave
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November 27, 2012 by Elizabeth Metz

Catcher, 1921-1928. Inducted 1962. Fine hitting catcher for most of the 1920s while also putting up strong defensive numbers. Won …
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Category: catchers | Tags: catchers
Ernie Lombardi
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October 31, 2012 by Elizabeth Metz

Catcher, 1933-1942. Inducted 1958 (inaugural class). Won the National League MVP (the Reds’ first!) in 1938 and the NL batting …
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Category: catchers | Tags: 1939 pennant, 1940 World Champions, catchers, Cooperstown, inaugural class, MVP

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