Description:1968 Johnny Bench "Newcomer Of Year Cincinnati Reds" award. Large figural trophy (36" tall with 7"x13.5" footprint) has a metal placard on the base front which reads "John Bench, Newcomer Of Year Cincinnati Reds, 1968 Cinti. (stet) Baseball Writers." Mounted just above is a thermometer and a handled trophy cup with figural batter is mounted higher on a platform. Highly visual piece as presented to Bench following his Rookie of The Year Award winning season. Includes letter of provenance from Johnny Bench: EX/MT