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John Bench's career spanned 1967-1983. His final year as a starting catcher was 1980 and he moved to first and third base for his final three seasons. His primary backups were Pat Corrales 1968-1971, Bill Plummer 1972-1977, Vic Correll 1978-1979 and Joe Nolan 1980. Other catchers on the roster during that time were Jimmie Schaefer, Danny Breeden, Sonny Ruberto, Bob Barton, Hal King, Don Werner, Moe Berg, and Mike Dipiano
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