Todd Benzinger, 1990 World Series champion, dies at 63

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Todd Benzinger, who caught the final out of the Cincinnati Reds' 1990 World Series championship, has died at 63.

Todd Benzinger, a member of the Cincinnati Reds' 1990 World Series championship team, died on Wednesday at age 63. The Reds announced his death on Thursday.

Benzinger played nine seasons in the major leagues. He made his debut with the Boston Red Sox in 1987 and played for the Reds from 1989 to 1991, the period that included their title run. He also had stints with the Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants, with his final season in 1995.

Benzinger caught the final out of the 1990 World Series and was remembered for his involvement in Reds community events. The team said he 'will be remembered with great affection and gratitude for his place in one of the most memorable chapters in Reds history'. Rick Walls, executive director of the Reds Hall of Fame Museum, said Benzinger 'remained close to the Cincinnati community' and 'generously participated' in museum events and fan interactions.

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• Todd Benzinger, a member of the Cincinnati Reds' 1990 World Series championship team, dies at 63The Cincinnati Reds say 1990 World Series champion Todd Benzinger died Wednesday.Clickorlando · 22 Oct, 18:46
• Todd Benzinger, a member of the Cincinnati Reds' 1990 World Series championship team, dies at 63The Cincinnati Reds say 1990 World Series champion Todd Benzinger died Wednesday.News4Jax · 22 Oct, 18:46

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