Todd Benzinger, 1990 World Series Champion With Reds, Dies at 63
The former Cincinnati player was remembered by the team for his significant role in their 1990 Fall Classic victory.
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Former Cincinnati Reds player Todd Benzinger died on Wednesday at the age of 63, the team announced Thursday.
The cause of death was not immediately disclosed. The Reds stated that Benzinger "will be remembered with great affection and gratitude for his place in one of the most memorable chapters in Reds history."
Benzinger played nine seasons in Major League Baseball, including three with the Reds from 1989 to 1991. He was part of the 1990 team that swept the Oakland Athletics in the World Series. Benzinger caught the final out of that series.
In addition to his playing career, Benzinger was involved with the Reds in various capacities, including the Reds Caravan, Reds Fantasy Camp, Reds Legends Remember program, and Redsfest.