This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/12/2012.
Johnny Bench, a 14-time All-Star selection and a two-time National League Most Valuable Player, was a key member of The Big Red Machine, which won six division titles, four National League pennants, and two World Series championships. He is widely considered the greatest catcher in baseball history. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1989. Inside the right front tail is the “Rawlings” manufacturer’s tag with size “44”. Below is a wash instructions label with attached flag tag “SET 1 #8P 1971”. At the left chest is the “C REDS” logo embroidered in white chain stitch on red tackle twill. Player number “5” appears on both the front and back. Player name “BENCH” appears across the back. All these numbers and letters are done in red tackle twill. Bench has signed the front in black marker adding the inscription “#5” rating a 7. The jersey is properly tagged, was presented to us as game-used and in our opinion, shows excellent use. Accompanied by a LOA from JSA. Magnificent and all original.