complete after 10 years and johnny bench hit on my girlfriend
ranger63
Posts: 328 ✭
I started this pic in 1996 and added the final autographs this weekend at the 30 year reunion of the big red machine. what a great trip it was too. I went down to Cincy overnight, stayed in the same hotel with the Bengals. They were all great about signing too even though I didnt approach them because I found it rude to do so while they are eating (even though others had no problem). While getting the bench sig, he glanced up and saw my girlfriend with me, he stopped signing to tell her how nice she looked and then halted the line another 45-60 seconds to inquire about other plans for the trip (the whole time talking to her and not even noticing me). I was in shock about the whole thing and teased her about getting his number.
0
Comments
Steve
By the way....Very cool picture. I am jeolous!
<< <i>Years ago when I worked in the front office for a major league team there were many rumors going around that he was..um..shall we say......not liking the ladies all that much! Well it sounds like that might be one rumor we can put to rest.
By the way....Very cool picture. I am jeolous! >>
I hope that isnt true. I had never heard this until now, so like everything else i googled it. alot of folks say this. It is just hard to think that one of the greats could be. but if so it brings about a whole new line of pitcher and catcher jokes.
ranger63 - Would it change your opinion of Johnny Bench if that stuff you read was true? Would you be disappointed? Would his statistical accomplishments be diminished in your mind?
Your initial reaction indicates an (not to be disrespectful to you) ignorant response, "I hope that isnt true", when in fact, it should not matter one way or another to you or anyone else what Johnny Bench or anyone else does in their private life. And if he is gay, so be it, he had no choice in the matter, except to not reveal it to the public.
There are plenty of other Johnny Bench's in the world of professional sports, swirling in rumors, many of which are likely true. There undoubtedly are others who are gay, who have been spared the rumors, but have managed to keep their private lives private. Ignorance rules when it comes to this subject, all you have to do is look at the recent constitutional amendments the far-right zealots have successfully been selling. Homosexuals as a group will never be able to compete with the religious organizations touting this stuff because they are too few in number, which means there will never be enough funds to compete. Until the amendmends are abolished for being unconstitutional (which I figure will happen within 10-15 years), and people accept others are equals regardless of their sexuality, ignorance will continue to dominate.
lsuconnman@yahoo.com
Groucho Marx
No, great guy. Visited for about 20 minutes at Bush inauguration festivities at Union Station in D.C. Never thought to ask for an autograph!
<< <i>Since this got off topic and started to change direction, I want to throw this in...
ranger63 - Would it change your opinion of Johnny Bench if that stuff you read was true? Would you be disappointed? Would his statistical accomplishments be diminished in your mind?
Your initial reaction indicates an (not to be disrespectful to you) ignorant response, "I hope that isnt true", when in fact, it should not matter one way or another to you or anyone else what Johnny Bench or anyone else does in their private life. And if he is gay, so be it, he had no choice in the matter, except to not reveal it to the public.
There are plenty of other Johnny Bench's in the world of professional sports, swirling in rumors, many of which are likely true. There undoubtedly are others who are gay, who have been spared the rumors, but have managed to keep their private lives private. Ignorance rules when it comes to this subject, all you have to do is look at the recent constitutional amendments the far-right zealots have successfully been selling. Homosexuals as a group will never be able to compete with the religious organizations touting this stuff because they are too few in number, which means there will never be enough funds to compete. Until the amendmends are abolished for being unconstitutional (which I figure will happen within 10-15 years), and people accept others are equals regardless of their sexuality, ignorance will continue to dominate. >>
First let me just say that just becaues you say no disrespect does not take from the terribly disrespectful statement that followed.
If Bench is in fact gay, it certainly does not take from his accomplishments. He was still a great ball player and an even better guy. All I meant with my statement was that I grew up protending to be Johnny Bench on the field and idolizing him as did many people with their own fathers. How would those people feel if they came home for thanksgiving and dad said he was gay. A little dissapointed probably. Not because gay is some horrible thing, just not the norm.
To put me in a group with the politicians who are crusading against homosexuality was the disrespect. A person can be opposed to the idea of homosexuality without being hateful to those practicing.
<< <i>johnny bench is one of the greatest catchers of all time.. >>
He swung a good bat also.
Great pic!!!
I saw Bench and Rose at the National in Atlanta and they were doin the same kind of thing - I guess it's just part of the gig.
New Jersey
Nice pic - it doesn't look like Johnny has his hand on your ass - so it's all good.
mike
1. Bigger scan of the picture.
2. Scan of Rangers GF.
3. Meathook are you one Bench's right or left?
With the answers to these three items I think we can safely figure out Bench's preferences.
Congrats are in order to Ranger for sticking with it for 10yrs. Well done.
<< <i>
<< <i>johnny bench is one of the greatest catchers of all time.. >>
He swung a good bat also. >>
not that there's anything wrong with that..
<< <i>Some clarifications are needed.
1. Bigger scan of the picture.
2. Scan of Rangers GF.
3. Meathook are you one Bench's right or left?
With the answers to these three items I think we can safely figure out Bench's preferences.
Congrats are in order to Ranger for sticking with it for 10yrs. Well done. >>
Dont get me wrong, he has good taste even if he is gay!
<< <i>
Dont get me wrong, he has good taste even if he is gay! >>
LUCKY!!!! I Wish I Came Home To Something Like That Every Night
Bench claimed to be bi-curious.
As you can see from the photo, Bench was awfully cuddly that evening!
That photo is a WOW signed or not.
dgf
rbd
edit: #5 Pete Rose Master Player PSA Set
Quicksilver Messenger Service - Smokestack Lightning (Live) 1968
Quicksilver Messenger Service - The Hat (Live) 1971
Eyebone
<< <i>Catchers can't be gay - it's against the rules. >>
Given the choice I'd rather be the pitcher.
Notice that in the photo Bench is the only one squatting. A true catcher till the end.
Not that there is anything wrong with that.
My greatest live Phillies moment was in the '70s. 13 or 15 innings and Bench ends it with an HR. He hit at least two that night, maybe three.
rbd
edit: Unrelated to Johnny Bench, but here's another interesting item from this seller
Quicksilver Messenger Service - Smokestack Lightning (Live) 1968
Quicksilver Messenger Service - The Hat (Live) 1971