Bill Plummer, Big Red Machine's Esteemed Backup Catcher, Passes at 76

Plummer's legacy as a two-time World Series champion and respected coach remembered following his death from a heart attack.

Bill Plummer, a key figure in the Cincinnati Reds' Big Red Machine era, has died at the age of 76.
Plummer passed away following a heart attack last Thursday at his home in Redding, California.
During his career, Plummer earned two World Series rings as the backup catcher to Johnny Bench on the 1975 and 1976 championship teams.
Plummer's career included a stint with the Chicago Cubs before being traded to the Reds, and he concluded his career with the Seattle Mariners in 1978.
Aside from his playing career, Plummer also served as a coach and manager in the majors and minors, including a role as manager for the Mariners in 1992.