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Gilbert Raymond Hodges (born Hodge; April 4, 1924 – April 2, 1972) was an American first baseman and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played most of his 18-year career for the Brooklyn / Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Positions: First Baseman and Outfielder. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-1 , 200lb (185cm, 90kg) Born: April 4, 1924 in Princeton, IN. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2022. (Voted by Golden Days Era Committee) View Gil Hodges's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
- April 4, 1924
Gil Hodges was a power-hitting first baseman and a World Series-winning manager for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets. He hit 370 home runs, won three Gold Gloves and led the Mets to their first championship in 1969.
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- Gilbert Ray Hodges
- 04-04-1924 (Aries)
- Princeton, Indiana
- The Miracle Worker
Jul 24, 2022 · The former Dodgers and Mets star was honored for his achievements as a player and manager in baseball history. His daughter Irene shared his story of heroism, humility and friendship with Jackie Robinson.
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Dec 6, 2021 · Gil Hodges was a slugging first baseman who could help his team with his bat and his glove. He helped lead the Dodgers to two World Series titles. Harry Harris/Associated Press. By Tyler...
Learn about Gil Hodges, a versatile first baseman and a World Series champion manager who played for the Dodgers and the Mets. He is one of 10 candidates on the Golden Era ballot for the Hall of Fame Class of 2015.