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4 days ago · Gil Hodges was a power hitter on those great Brooklyn Dodgers “Boys of Summer” teams following World War II. He was also a great defensive player at first base, winning three gold gloves. He would have won many more, but the award was not created until 1957.
Apr 3, 2024 · The Mets had to act fast since this was a shocker, no once expected Gil Hodges to die of a heart attack. The 1972 season was delayed by two weeks due to the first ever MLB Players strike. A lthough Yogi would get credit for leading the 1973 Mets to the NL Pennant, many with in the organization then & looking back many people today feel the job ...
3 days ago · Erskine, an Anderson, Ind. native, died a baseball legend who played alongside field icons Jackie Robinson and Gil Hodges. He pitched in five World Series, striking out a then-record 14 in a game ...
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Apr 3, 2024 · Gil Hodges was inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame in 1982. His uniform #14 was officially retired in 1973. He is honored with an entrance way named after him at Citi Field as well.
3 days ago · Whitey Herzog gives a sign on May 19, 1966. New York Post. It was widely assumed Herzog — who burned to manage — would succeed Gil Hodges around 1973 or ’74, whenever Hodges decided to move ...
3 days ago · Mr. Erskine, the last surviving player prominently featured in Kahn’s book, played alongside such Hall of Fame stars as outfielder Duke Snider, infielders Gil Hodges and Pee Wee Reese, catcher ...
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