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Johnny Bench - Class of 1989
A durable catcher, noted for his excellent baseball intelligence, Johnny Bench won 10 Gold Glove Awards, two Most Valuable Player Awards, and the Rookie of the Year Award. A skilled hitter, he belted 389 home runs and led the NL in RBIs three times.
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