Gil Hodges

Baseball player and manager with Dodgers

Gil Hodges - Baseball player and manager with Dodgers
Born

April 4th, 1924
100 years ago

Died

1972
53 years ago — 48 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An American baseball player and manager, played primarily for the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers. Achievements include eight All-Star selections and two World Series championships. Transitioned into management, leading the New York Mets to their first World Series title in 1969. Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022, recognizing significant contributions to the sport.

Played for the Brooklyn Dodgers and Los Angeles Dodgers

Led the New York Mets to a World Series title in 1969

Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022

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