Johnny Bench remembers how "wonderful" a player and person the late Hank Aaron was | 01/22/21

[@Nimgimmer1492]

A tremendous player who wasn't a jerk or showboat. He just went about his business and played the game the way it should be played.

[@ugadawgs1990]

Hank Aaron - the all-time, undisputed home run king. Johnny Bench - the greatest catcher to ever play the game.

[@hammer44head]

+ one

[@Film-Watcher12]

I mean you can argue that Carter was better than bench. And piazza was better offensively

[@johannesswillery7855]

The all time home run king to most people.

[@syrupofwahoo3059]

IS the home run king 👑

[@christopherneyfeldt3869]

Will always be my Homerun King

[@ugadawgs1990]

Indisputable. Aaron is the all-time HR King, and everyone knows it outside of a few drunk Giants fans.

[@keithcarlson7267]

💯

[@willmpet]

To have a competitor think so highly of the man makes my heart heavy.

[@riptheripper9060]

Always a pleasure hearing Johnny Bench. Such a class act; so gracious and complimentary. Such kind words for Henry "Hank"Aaron. Thank you!

[@strikeeagle6871]

I watched Henry for many years as a kid and I got this feeling the first time I watched him in the sixties that he was more than just a player but pure class ! I actually tried to embody his style of playing with respect ! I wore his number at every level I played up to legion ball . As an adult playing fast pitch softball I wore 44 on my jersey . I woke up every morning at six o'clock to get the paper off the porch to look at the baseball scores of the Braves . I have only one MLB souvenir and it's a signed rawlings baseball from Henry Aaron ! Thank you Henry for being a hero to this kid ! God bless !

[@Cincinnatus1869]

One thing every great team has in common is a good catcher . It's a necessity. I grew up about a half hour away from Riverfront Stadium and Bench was like a super hero to kids in my area. He was on TV shows and commercials, cereal boxes , he did things nobody else could do behind the plate . MVP, clutch hitter, champion. There was nobody better

[@FilonisHat]

I can’t even imagine just aging and watching your buds pass away around you. I feel for Mr. Bench.

[@michaeljensen2013]

We all have it comin kid.

[@tannerbollon633]

You will

[@unclebobunclebob]

You'll get there, hopefully.

[@jimsiggens3342]

If you keep living you won't have to imagine.

[@ThekiBoran]

In the words of colonel Potter, life is kind of a now you see it now you don't proposition.

[@monicacubberly-early1901]

Thank you so much for sharing this from Johnny Bench. So glad to see he honored Hank Aaron the ball player and the man God bless from Patrick

[@Cincinnatus1869]

Johnny was friends with Seaver, Sutton, Lasorda , Aaron , Morgan , Brock , Niekro . I can imagine what the past year has been like for him. Hang in there JB . When I was growing up, saying some catcher is ' better than Bench ' was like a punchline, something you'd say just to be silly. . Like saying ' bigger than the Beatles '

[@mathewblackman2794]

Days later... it still burns in our deep down place, what a huge loss this is for the Nation. It puts so much else in perspective. Greatness. The rarest of qualities. Henry Aaron was truly a GREAT MAN.

[@rayburger6605]

No better tribute than by Johnny B. Takes a stud to know a stud. Both class acts. RIP Sir Henry.

[@steveparker2704]

Back in the day when ballplayers had class! Henry Aaron and Johnny Bench top that list

[@marcusanderson933]

The pain in Johnny's voice says it all!

[@bobp363]

The all-time homerun king being praised by the best catcher in history..you can't beat that..

[@BlohmandBlohmer]

Well said Johnny Bench. Thank you Dan Patrick for the tribute, memories, and stories. Rest in Peace Mr. Hank Aaron. Rest in Peace.

[@SLAYERSWINE1]

So awesome to hear Johnny Bench talk about Henry Aaron. Made me smile. 2 class acts. Got to see Aaron hit #715 as a 9 year old boy on TV. Got to see Bench at Wrigley Field in '76 against my old hometown Cubbies. #RIP #HammeringHankAaron

[@christopherneyfeldt3869]

Saw Hank play 3 times. In 1973 at the Astrodome. Again in 1973 at Wrigley. In his last year in County Stadium.

[@robt9466]

Henry was a class act that will be hard to replace. He is and will always be “The Man!”

[@willschapker7336]

Johnny has the best stories🙌

[@americangiant1003]

You can tell Johnny was in tears at the start of this phone interview. So Sorry for the loss of your friend and fellow Cooperstown member Mr. Aaron. I would not want to be in the shoes now. RIP. Mr Aaron.

[@ShawnC.T.]

Henry Aaron and Johnny Bench greatly respected one another, I cried like a baby when I heard that he had passed. 😭 I don't remember it well, but I got to see him and the Braves play the Reds at Riverfront Stadium in 1974, may he R.I.P. for eternity...

[@stevewatkins7144]

Aaron still is the all-time leader in RBI's and total bases. Second in home runs (rightfully first) and 4th in runs scored.

[@johnm26032]

God could not have picked a better person to play the role of Hammerin’ Hank. Will always love you and miss you.

[@caseyregan2326]

Wow! I did not think this would effect me as badly as this loss has. He will always be the king. Great baseball player and an even greater man. This is a loss for the entire country.

[@americangiant1003]

Casey not just here in America. Hank was known Internationally as well. I saw dozens of social media tributes from Baseball fans in Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Japan and more. Mr. Aaron passing also got major global attention as well. Here is the proof. The Link from the main newscast in Canada on the CBC Network on 1/22/21. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zJaoiojqenodU

[@dh3279]

One class act honoring another class act!

[@chrisoakley5830]

One of the greatest baseball legends ever. So sorry to hear of his passing. Thinking of him reminds me of my childhood.

[@LaserRanger15]

Those were really nice comments, by Bench. Touching

[@lindawild6568]

Johnny Bench, you were a great player too! So sorry for your loss!😭

[@CH-nl3oo]

And the all-time homerun king to most people

[@livelongandprosper1363]

1000%

[@knarf_on_a_bike]

He did it clean. The true home run king.

[@tannerbollon633]

Hank not only is the all time king he flat outclasses bonds, just a better human being all around.

[@willdockery1829]

755 home runs without using performance enhancement drugs. Hank Aaron had raw power & amazing hand/eye coordination to be able to accomplish the things he did in the game of baseball! 💕🙏🏾💕🙏🏾 for the true home run 👑 of MLB!!

[@dwaynesbadchemicals]

*last clean HR king.

[@userak7425]

First baseball game. 5 yrs. old with my Dad. The old Milwaukee County Stadium. Outfield: RICO Carty, Matty Alou and Hank Aaron. Never forget that as long as I live.

[@michaelbarnett2527]

Hank Aaron was my favorite player. He brings me nothing but pleasant memories of a great childhood...Johnny and Clemente completed my top 3. I copied Johnnies stance and did pretty good !🙂

[@chadtellevik5479]

Great share

[@andrem.thomas332]

These comments restored my faith in humanity.

[@vichy7661]

Saw Johnny in Montreal playing the Expos in 1974, Reds v Expos. Would have loved to see Hammering Hank hit any homer.

[@marcusanderson933]

All these legendary icons gone within a year! Total sadness!

[@crjaded]

Damn... JB. What class!

[@realunderdog9381]

His total bases will never be challenged either. Not by a mile. Literally

[@jeffwright1722]

Hank Aaron IS the Homerun king!

[@kenarthur6253]

Would love to start my baseball team with Hank and Johnny.

[@robertpanetta7912]

Hank all time career home run king period . Non steroidal

[@mikerobertson4041]

I'm not a baseball expert, but when someone mentions the homerun king I immediately think of Aaron. Bonds does not even come to mind. Just my opinion.

[@aaronwright6340]

the all-time greatest hitter bar none

[@charlescalkins4732]

Goes to show how DUMB!! I am. I just finished watching Ken Burns documentry "Baseball." took me about two weeks to watch the whole thing. I knew that Hank Aaron hit a lot of home runs. He was the all time leader. But I did not know that Barry Bonds hit more. Pretty darn DUMB!!! aren't I.

[@obiwan3993]

Hank Aaron was a real hero...We NEED to put the pressure on president joe biden for executive action on student loan forgiveness on day one. As the law allows. Studentloanjustice.org

[@jeffbrockman8071]

I seen Hank play at riverfront stadium..early 70’s....hit 4 balls to the warning track. Had he been doing steroids,they probably land in the seats....rip Hammering Hank. Class act.

[@lakemichigan6598]

Got to see him play against the Cubs in Chicago. Atlanta rocked Fergie Jenkins in the first, essentially ending the game before my team even had their first at bat. Can't remember for certain but I think Hank had a HR that inning. For some reason, I remember Rico Carty absolutely did. In any event, I consider having seen Hank Aaron play as my brush with greatness.

[@Iron-sy4yp]

He’s still the home run king the hell with the dopers

[@lewiswells9011]

The true home run king

[@keithcampbell7820]

Mr Aaron and others like him are the reason I hold out hope that God allows baseball in Heaven. No other sport even remotely qualifies.

[@stephensimpson3216]

Hi-1987 Topps Nestle dream team Johnny Bench Babe Ruth on back wrong back only one found in the world on radio show value this with Brian and leon PSA VERIFIED factor misprint WCG Graded 4!!!!!!!!!

[@joedavi1920]

Great person

[@eerdoctor]

Johnny was my baseball hero growing up.....the era without today's whining prima donnas, PEDs, pussies, and pitch counts.....in Johnny and Henry, you saw the greatest catcher and home run hitter to ever play the game....