I won't say anything bad about Bench, but sounds like Campy was right there.
He twice beat out Josh Gibson for starting catcher in Negro League All Star games, and after his late start to the Majors he won 3 MVPs, when the competition for that award was the likes of Jackie Robinson, Stan Musial, Eddie Mathews, Willie Mays, Ernie Banks, Duke Snider and Hank Aaron.
...and Vin Scully said he was the best he'd seen, so that's a nice recommendation on the ole' resume.
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