World Series champion Todd Benzinger dies at 63

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 01:20 · Archive

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

Todd Benzinger, a former Cincinnati Reds player, has died at 63. The cause of death has not been announced.

Benzinger is best remembered for catching the final out in Game 4 of the 1990 World Series, which sealed the Reds' sweep victory over the Oakland Athletics and gave Cincinnati its most recent championship. He spent nine seasons in the major leagues, including parts of three seasons with the Reds from 1989 to 1991. He also played for the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants.

The Reds said Benzinger 'will be remembered with great affection and gratitude for his place in one of the most memorable chapters in Reds history'. Beyond his playing career, he remained active in the Cincinnati community, participating in the Reds Caravan, Reds Fantasy Camp and other team events. Hall of Fame shortstop Barry Larkin, a former Reds teammate, told MLB.com that Benzinger's death came as 'a shock', saying he had seen him at an event in Cincinnati over the summer and 'he looked good'.

How it is being reported

• Todd Benzinger, Reds World Series champ, dead at 63The first baseman's cause of death has yet to be announced, but Hall of Fame shortstop Barry Larkin, a Reds teammate of Benzinger, said that his death came as a “shock.”New York Post · 23 Oct, 01:04
• World Series champion Todd Benzinger dead at 63: Tributes pour in for Cincinnati icon who sealed victory in 1990 Fall ClassicIn their statement, the Reds said the player 'will be remembered with great affection and gratitude for his place in one of the most memorable chapters in Reds history.'Daily Mail Sport · 22 Oct, 21:31

In this story: Todd Benzinger · Cincinnati Reds · Oakland Athletics · Boston Red Sox · Kansas City Royals · Los Angeles Dodgers · San Francisco Giants · Barry Larkin

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