Johnny Bench Rookie Card
Johnny s first appearance on a topps card had him sharing the space with the reds ron tompkins.
Johnny bench rookie card. This is the first card depicting bench in a major league uniform. Along with a debut single of nolan ryan this bench card is one of two key rookies in the popular 598 card set. Johnny lee bench december 7 1947 is considered to be amongst the greatest catchers that major league baseball has ever seen and was the team leader that led the cincinnati reds big red machine to back to back world series titles in 1975 and 1976. Johnny bench rookie card 1968 topps 247 cincinnati reds centered bgs bccg 8.
Make offer johnny bench cards 9 cards 1969 all star rookie 1968 1973 1977 plus ccard 1978 topps baseball unopened cello pack johnny bench back authentic beautiful. He was known as a threat both on offense and defense. The card measures 3 inches by 5 inches and was issued by the reds. Being a bit behind the strikeout king s status the rookie johnny bench card often gets second billing in the set.
Johnny lee bench born december 7 1947 is an american former professional baseball player. He played his entire career in major league baseball as a catcher for the cincinnati reds from 1967 through 1983. 1968 topps 247 johnny bench rookie card. Bench was the leader of the reds team known as the big red machine that dominated the national league in the mid 1970s winning six division titles four national league pennants and two.
Johnny bench card values although not the highest are still strong. 1 viewed per hour. Nolan ryan isn t the only diamond legend to make his official hobby debut in 1968 topps baseball. The value of a johnny bench rookie card today varies greatly based on condition but you can buy a nice one for a lot less than you probably think.