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October 21, 1976: Big Red Machine sweeps Yankees for second
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National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum - Johnny Bench, World
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Cincinnati Reds Johnny Bench, 1976 World Series Sports Illustrated Cover by Sports Illustrated
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October 21, 1976: Big Red Machine sweeps Yankees for second
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Johnny Bench delivers Hall of Fame induction speech
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Spotlight on the Hall Of Fame: The Great Johnny Bench
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Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Bench waves to fans during a
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Bench's excellence wraps up Reds' second straight title
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