Comments on: Catch Every Ball by Johnny Bench

By: HarmonyDreamer

HarmonyDreamer — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:33:55 +0000

My belief in Johnny Bench is so strong that I am purchasing nine copies of his book to give to seven boys ages 7-14, in my family,who appear to have the natural athletic ability and desire to play ball but only one seems to have the drive to take it all the way. Perhaps they will find what they need in Johnny’s book to do it and some day can thank him personally. The eight for my father who was in Patton’s Third Army, who saw the horror and rescued inmates from concentration camps loved and used baseball, in small ways, as a way to bring kids together to enjoy their life of freedom and was an avid Big Red Machine fan. Of course,the last one is for me. Thanks Johnny Bench for enriching our lives and showing what dedication can do.

By: HarmonyDreamer

HarmonyDreamer — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:43:55 +0000

It was 1969, when I was fifteen that I joined my father as a Red’s fan. I eatched or listened to every game through the 1970′s – a very dedicated Johnny Bench and Big Red Machine fan.I tracked his every ball, strike and hit into a scrapbook with news clippings etc. One of my fondest memories as at 18 was attending a game at Riverfront and watching the power and prowess of Johnny Bench. His arm was ledgendary against any player wanting to steal second! When I saw the Ellen show I didn’t blame George Clooney for being caught because that would be the one thing that would catch my attention too! The great memories of success and victory that Johnny gave us will carry through out our lives!

By: NewCatcher

NewCatcher — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:54:33 +0000

Got this book as a Christmas gift. I am being developed into a catcher at a D1 college. I have never played this position but see many similarities with myself and Johnny Bench. What an inspirational story to help develop into the best catcher I can become. Thank You Mr. Bench for sharing your life’s story and Vowels for Success.

By: Owanah Anderson

Owanah Anderson — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 19:44:11 +0000

I have often wondered if you are related to the Choctaw Bench family of Boswell, Oklahoma. I went to school with Paul Bench. Is it possible he is your father.

By: LibraryGirl62

LibraryGirl62 — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:41:06 +0000

I was middle schooler in Dayton during the age of the Big Red Machine and still love those guys…yea, I know, but childhood heroes are always seen through the veil of youth. 3 years ago my mom and I sat in the pouring rain at a Ft. Myers Miracle Minor League game to get George Foster autograph…crazy!! I love that Johnny Bench could palm 7 baseballs.

By: puppy_lover_2

puppy_lover_2 — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:23:46 +0000

you forgot to rate it