This interview from 1995 is cruising along until the reporter asks Johnny Bench about Pete Rose and the Hall of Fame. A simple question from the young journalist turned Bench into Bobby Knight. To tell the truth, you can’t blame Johnny Bench for being in a bad mood. The fact that he was willing to do an interview while being detained for attempting to cross the border lets us know he’s a class act.

Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, Hall of Fame, video, youtube

Sorry for the lack of audio but you don’t need any sound to tell that the Peoria Chiefs and Dayton Dragons got into a nice scrap during Thursday’s game.

UPDATE: VIEW FROM THE STANDS

The Class Low-A Midwest League matchup featured three batters hit by pitch, a fan beaned by a pitcher, and a brawl all before the second inning. It’s usually a big square dance when two baseball teams clear the benches. Justin Reed of the Dayton Dragons wasn’t in the mood for dancing.

Pictures courtesy of the Dayton Daily News

Dayton Dragons, Peoria Chiefs, Minor League Baseball, brawl, video, youtube

Hats off to Ken Griffey Jr. who joins Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, and Sammy Sosa in the 600 home run club. Griffey would’ve reached this mark a few years ago if he hadn’t been plagued with injuries throughout his career, but as they say, better late than never. Back in the day Ken Griffey Jr. was the heir apparent to the all-time home run title although now he’ll have to settle for a first ballot trip to Cooperstown.

Ken Griffey Jr, Major League Baseball, 600th Home Run, video, youtube, utube