Greatest Sports Legends
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Synopsis by Rose of Sharon Winter
This program is part of a series that profiles some of the great figures in sports history. Cincinnati Red Sox catcher Johnny Bench is the featured athlete in this episode, narrated by Ken Howard. The Reds slugger consistently came through with a hit when it was most needed. Archival film footage, photographs, and interviews with family, friends, fellow players, and fans tell the story of this baseball legend.