Bench on Reds Legends and Legacy | Louisville News

Johnny Bench drops bold takes, calling the 1975 Reds better than the immortal 1927 Yankees and reflecting on the costly Griffey Jr. signing—once seen as genius, later haunted by injuries. He relives the magic of Game 2 of the 1990 World Series from the nosebleeds, where a backup catcher’s walk-off blast under rain delays stole his heart. Now favoring hot pretzels over cheese coneys, Bench still radiates Reds pride, sharing his Mount Rushmore picks and walk-up song in a conversation that proves his legend lives on—and his voice still shapes baseball history. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/49ff580200adf299