VIDEO: Sandy Koufax delivers strike to Johnny Bench for ceremonial first pitch

Sandy Koufax and Johnny Bench combined to form arguably the greatest battery in major league history for the ceremonial first pitch prior to the 86th All-Star game in Cincinnati.

The 79-year-old Los Angeles Dodgers legend, Koufax fired a strike down the middle of the plate to the former Cincinnati Reds catcher.

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Koufax went 165-87 across 12 seasons with the Dodgers, collecting six All-Star appearances, three Cy Young awards, and an MVP.

Bench spent his entire 17-year career with the Reds, and was a 14-time All-Star, 10-time Gold Glove winner, and two-time MVP.

The pair were honored along with Hank Aaron and Willie Mays as the four greatest living players in history.