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Cincinnati Reds announce passing of former 1B Todd Benzinger

Sad news in the world of the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday as former 1B and 1990 World Series hero Todd Benzinger has died at age 63. The Reds helped relay the sad news earlier in the day, and tributes to…

By Wick Terrell · Red Reporter

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 7:49 PM

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Former Cincinnati Reds first baseman Todd Benzinger has passed away at the age of 63.
Benzinger caught the final out to secure Cincinnati's 1990 World Series title against the Oakland Athletics.
He joined the Reds prior to the 1989 season in a trade with the Boston Red Sox.

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The Cincinnati Reds announced the death of former first baseman and 1990 World Series champion Todd Benzinger at age 63. Benzinger, a local product from Dayton, Kentucky, initially joined the Reds ahead of the 1989 season via a trade with the Boston Red Sox.

Benzinger is famously remembered for catching the final out in foul territory to clinch Game 4 of the 1990 World Series against the Oakland Athletics. Following his playing career, he remained active in southern Ohio, managing the Dayton Dragons and coaching youth baseball.

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