Reds to unveil statue of Johnny Bench on Sept. 17th - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

OnBaseMachine · 02-26-2011, 12:07 PM

From John Erardi:

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A bronze statue of Johnny Bench, currently in miniature clay model form, will be unveiled in front of the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum on Sept. 1.

The statue of Bench, one of the stars of the Big Red Machine, will feature him in a throwing motion toward an imaginary second base. Throwing out would-be base stealers is the skill for which he was most renowned, although it was only one of his many skills.

The article also says the Reds plan on doing other statues too.

http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs...2260358&Ref=AR

MrCinatit · 02-26-2011, 12:15 PM

Great news, and finally. IMHO, next should be Tony and Sparky. Not sure if they are allowed to put up a statue of Pete (most likely not), but perhaps some day.

1990REDS · 02-26-2011, 12:49 PM

What about Barry Larkin once he's in the HOF. Good choice or to soon? I would be curious to see who everyone else would choose if you were given the chance to build a couple statues for former Cincy greats.

dougdirt · 02-26-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MrCinatit

Great news, and finally. IMHO, next should be Tony and Sparky. Not sure if they are allowed to put up a statue of Pete (most likely not), but perhaps some day.

Eh, keep Pete away. Guys a disgrace to Cincinnati and the game.

OnBaseMachine · 02-26-2011, 12:59 PM

Pete deserves a statue. I hope he gets one assuming MLB allows it. Others I'd like to see: Barry Larkin, Tony Perez, and Joe Morgan.

Cedric · 02-26-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dougdirt

Eh, keep Pete away. Guys a disgrace to Cincinnati and the game.

God knows he didn't have anything to do with the best era in the franchises history. I mean why not just forget about that whole era while we are at it?

dougdirt · 02-26-2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Cedric

God knows he didn't have anything to do with the best era in the franchises history. I mean why not just forget about that whole era while we are at it?

I don't see anyone asking for a Griffey Sr statue. He had things to do with the best era in franchise history too. Difference is, Pete also had everything to do with one of the worst things in franchise history too.

1990REDS · 02-26-2011, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Cedric

God knows he didn't have anything to do with the best era in the franchises history. I mean why not just forget about that whole era while we are at it?

They are honoring the best era in franchise history, with a statue of Johnny Bench.

Red in Chicago · 02-26-2011, 01:41 PM

I love this. I know they've got the Crosley era player statues out front already, but they precede me, so getting Bench out there will be nice. Enough with the rose garden - let's get a bronze Pete out there next.

lollipopcurve · 02-26-2011, 02:03 PM

Nice. Completely agree with the choice to showing Bench throwing.

Would like to see Rose too -- in mid-air, headfirst of course.

WMR · 02-26-2011, 02:32 PM

How about a statue of Pete up at the betting window about to turn in a winning ticket?

Johnny Footstool · 02-26-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 1990REDS

What about Barry Larkin once he's in the HOF. Good choice or to soon? I would be curious to see who everyone else would choose if you were given the chance to build a couple statues for former Cincy greats.

He should be in the HOF next year, so a Larkin statue in 2013 would be perfect.

MikeThierry · 02-26-2011, 03:51 PM

When they unveil the statues, can someone put up some pictures of it on the Red Zone somewhere?

fearofpopvol1 · 02-26-2011, 04:40 PM

It's a little early for Larkin in my opinion, even though he is certainly deserving. I'd like to see one of Morgan and Anderson to follow.

As for Pete, I think his play on the field is deserving of a statue...but I would wait to create one until MLB lifts the ban or allows him into the HoF. If it never happens, then sadly, I think no statue.

Caveat Emperor · 02-26-2011, 05:27 PM

I've met the guy, Tom Tsuchiya, who does the Reds statues (he also has done work for the Cincinnati Zoo and is working on the new "Touchdown Jesus" replacement statue) several times. He's one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Cool to see that they're continuing to use him for this project.

02-26-2011, 12:15 PM	#2
MrCinatit Baseball card addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Piqua Posts: 4,428	Re: Reds to unveil statue of Johnny Bench on Sept. 17th Great news, and finally. IMHO, next should be Tony and Sparky. Not sure if they are allowed to put up a statue of Pete (most likely not), but perhaps some day. __________________ whisper words of wisdom I wrote a book! My AmazonShort My other AmazonShort

02-26-2011, 12:49 PM	#3
1990REDS Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 472	Re: Reds to unveil statue of Johnny Bench on Sept. 17th What about Barry Larkin once he's in the HOF. Good choice or to soon? I would be curious to see who everyone else would choose if you were given the chance to build a couple statues for former Cincy greats. __________________ During my 18 years I came to bat almost 10,000 times. I struck out about 1,700 times and walked maybe 1,800 times. You figure a ballplayer will average about 500 at bats a season. That means I played seven years without ever hitting the ball. ~Mickey Mantle, 1970

02-26-2011, 12:59 PM	#5
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,692	Re: Reds to unveil statue of Johnny Bench on Sept. 17th Pete deserves a statue. I hope he gets one assuming MLB allows it. Others I'd like to see: Barry Larkin, Tony Perez, and Joe Morgan. __________________ I miss Adam Dunn.

02-26-2011, 01:41 PM	#9
Red in Chicago Oy Vey! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,260	Re: Reds to unveil statue of Johnny Bench on Sept. 17th I love this. I know they've got the Crosley era player statues out front already, but they precede me, so getting Bench out there will be nice. Enough with the rose garden - let's get a bronze Pete out there next.

02-26-2011, 02:03 PM	#10
lollipopcurve Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Shelburne Falls, MA Posts: 9,579	Re: Reds to unveil statue of Johnny Bench on Sept. 17th Nice. Completely agree with the choice to showing Bench throwing. Would like to see Rose too -- in mid-air, headfirst of course. __________________ "Baseball is a very, very complex business. It's more of a people business than most businesses." - Bob Castellini

02-26-2011, 03:51 PM	#13
MikeThierry Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St. Louis, Mo Posts: 3,246	Re: Reds to unveil statue of Johnny Bench on Sept. 17th When they unveil the statues, can someone put up some pictures of it on the Red Zone somewhere? __________________ “Our next home stand follows this road trip.” “I just want to tell everyone Happy Easter and Happy Hanukkah.” says on the day before Easter Mike Shannon

02-26-2011, 04:40 PM	#14
fearofpopvol1 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 8,696	Re: Reds to unveil statue of Johnny Bench on Sept. 17th It's a little early for Larkin in my opinion, even though he is certainly deserving. I'd like to see one of Morgan and Anderson to follow. As for Pete, I think his play on the field is deserving of a statue...but I would wait to create one until MLB lifts the ban or allows him into the HoF. If it never happens, then sadly, I think no statue.

02-26-2011, 05:27 PM	#15
Caveat Emperor Titanic Struggles Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The 513 Posts: 12,177	Re: Reds to unveil statue of Johnny Bench on Sept. 17th I've met the guy, Tom Tsuchiya, who does the Reds statues (he also has done work for the Cincinnati Zoo and is working on the new "Touchdown Jesus" replacement statue) several times. He's one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Cool to see that they're continuing to use him for this project. __________________ Championships Matter. 22 Years and Counting...

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