In 1984, the Reds retired the #5 worn by Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench throughout his 17-year career in Cincinnati. A 14-time MLB All-Star, Bench was the best offensive and defensive catcher of the '70s, leading the "Big Red Machine" to six division titles, four National League pennants, and two World Series championships. ESPN has called him the greatest catcher in baseball history. "I can throw out any man alive." -Johnny Bench
