Gil Hodges
Baseball player and manager with Dodgers
Born
April 4th, 1924
101 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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