Todd Benzinger, who caught the final out of the Reds' 1990 World Series win, dies at 63

Todd Benzinger, the first baseman who caught the final out of the Cincinnati Reds' 1990 World Series sweep, has died. He was 63.

The Reds announced Thursday that Benzinger died on Wednesday. The team did not share a cause of death.

A moment Reds fans never forgot

Benzinger played nine seasons in the major leagues and spent 1989 through 1991 in Cincinnati. His catch for the last out against the Oakland Athletics sealed the franchise's most recent championship.

In its statement the team said he "will be remembered with great affection and gratitude for his place in one of the most memorable chapters in Reds history." The club noted that he was a regular at the Reds Caravan, Reds Fantasy Camp, the Reds Legends Remember program and Redsfest.

Rick Walls, executive director of the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, said Benzinger stayed close to the Cincinnati community and gave his time to fans at the museum's events. Walls said the museum will miss his friendship and kindness.

A career across five clubs

Benzinger broke into the majors with the Boston Red Sox in 1987. He also played for the Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants before his final big league season in 1995.

After his playing days he managed the Class A Dayton Dragons in 2009 and 2010. He also stayed active in youth baseball in New Richmond, Ohio, where he went to high school.