This is a beautiful Johnny Bench (H0F) Cincinnati Reds signed statue, numbered #738/1989, that comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and its original box. Bench played his entire Major League Baseball career, which lasted from 1967 to 1983, with the Cincinnati Reds, primarily as a catcher. Bench was the leader of the Reds team known as the Big Red Machine that dominated the National League in the mid-1970s, winning six division titles, four National League pennants and two World Series championships. 
    A fourteen-time All-Star and a two-time National League Most Valuable Player, Bench excelled on offense as well as defense, twice leading the National League in home runs and three times in runs batted in. At the time of his retirement in 1983, he held the major league record for most home runs hit by a catcher. He was also the first catcher in history to lead the league in home runs. He hit 45 home runs in 1970, which was a single-season record for catchers until Salvador Perez hit 48 in 2021. His 389 home runs and 1,376 runs batted in remain the most in Cincinnati Reds history. 
    On defense, Bench was a ten-time Gold Glove Award winner who skillfully handled pitching staffs and possessed a strong, accurate throwing arm. He caught 100 or more games for 13 consecutive seasons.  He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989. ESPN has called him the greatest catcher in baseball history. 
     The statue is listed as "Used", but is in beautiful condition, with no cracks, scratches or repairs. Please closely examine the photos to see exactly what you are looking to purchase. The photos are a critical part of the Condition Description. It comes with a COA and is packed in its original box with the custom styrofoam insert, covered by heavy duty packing paper to keep the retail box as nice as when I got it. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this unique piece of history.  
    The 8" action figure is officially licensed by Major League Baseball (MLB) and is a must-have for any avid collector. The statue features Bench in his Cincinnati Reds team uniform and is a great addition to any sports fan's collection. 

    This is part of a beautiful 20 figure collection of “Gartlan USA, Inc.” certified Autographed sports figurines (MLB, NFL and NBA) being sold by this long time Collector. These are literally some of the most lifelike statues of famous players ever produced. Look for the others to be listed soon.