A Cincinnati Reds Starting Lineup 1997 Series Toy hand signed by Johnny Bench. The item and signature are in excellent condition. In addition to signing his name, Johnny inscribed “Catch Ya Later” on the item. Johnny Bench is widely regarded as one of the greatest catchers in baseball history. He played his entire 17-season Major League Baseball career (1967-1983) with the Cincinnati Reds. A 14-time All-Star and two-time National League MVP (1970, 1972). Bench was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989. The item is accompanied by a JSA Certificate of Authenticity – JSA Serial Numbered and Databased Hologram