Is a boy from Brooklyn Gil Hodges was a legend. There was a local field & league that named after Gil Hodges. Many kids played in that circuit. He was beloved in Brooklyn for sure.
@briankendall7878 The original comment that I replied to said "The last of The Boys of Summer has finally joined the his brothers in The BBHF". My reply was that Carl Erskine, who was one of those Boys of Summer is still alive and not in the Hall. Carl Erskine is the last living member of the Boys of Summer.
How can he not have been considered a HOF 5 yrs after he retired and still a long time back. It's a shame his wife couldn't have experienced this in her lifetime. Oh she's still with us , my apology.
Still, it should have come much soon. He was one of the most feared hitters of his era in the 4 spot in Brooklyn’s line-up.Even more than his stats, what he did for Jackie Robinson on defending him against bigots in the stands and opposing players makes him a worthy candidate. And of course his 69 Mets speak for themselves. Gil Hodges, one of baseballs finest.
Actually Gil was born in Princeton; he moved to Petersburg when he was 7. I've been to Princeton three times, and the first time I set foot in the Princeton Public Library, I saw a framed photograph of Hodges in his (Brooklyn) Dodgers uniform, holding a bat.
That anecdote about the $100 fine on the players who broke curfew shows the kind of man Gil was and the respect he commanded but as a consequence it also ends up being a very funny story. 😊
I followed Gil's struggle to get in right here on line. I proudly belonged to Gil's Fan Club for a few yrs. The Hodges family had to work hard to get Gil in the HOF. It took much too long to get Gil in.
Jack lang said that Hodges died with his female assistant in his hotel room He was having an affair and she was 25 and he was 47. He died of a heart attack whilst having relations with her. Jack lang said they covered up the fact because Gil’s family deserved better
Jack lang said that Hodges died with his female assistant in his hotel room He was having an affair and she was 25 and he was 47. He died of a heart attack whilst having relations with her.
@@josephsantoro5682 Staub was a good ball player, not a Hall of Famer. His stats simply do not validate enshrinement. Sorry pal. Just because Hodges lobbied for a good player to be on a team doesn't make them Hall worthy.
@@jusliving7977 no disrespect to you, but his stats were no fault of his own. It was management that demoted his role to pinch hitting duties. And if the National League would have adopted the designated hitter rule sooner, would you be saying his stats simply do not validate enshrinement?
@@josephsantoro5682 I did not take offense. For the record l understand your point. But one could also say if he played well enough defensively he would've been on the field and had more at bats. Or if he was a phenomenal hitter they would've started him at 1st base, or an American League DH team would've traded for him. He was simply not a Hall of Famer. It's that simple. Very good player just not elite.
Long overdue and much deserved! I’m so happy for the Hodges family!
Is a boy from Brooklyn Gil Hodges was a legend. There was a local field & league that named after Gil Hodges. Many kids played in that circuit. He was beloved in Brooklyn for sure.
Congratulations on your speech Young Lady. You did your Father proud. Long Live the Boys of Summer & the Miracle Mets ⚾
It came 50+ years to late, but at least it finally came. The last of The Boys of Summer has finally joined his brothers in The BBHF.
Carl Erskine is still alive and not enshrined. Tragic
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Carl Erskine is nowhere near a Hall of Famer. Lol
@briankendall7878 The original comment that I replied to said "The last of The Boys of Summer has finally joined the his brothers in The BBHF". My reply was that Carl Erskine, who was one of those Boys of Summer is still alive and not in the Hall. Carl Erskine is the last living member of the Boys of Summer.
@@danbratten3103Of course, Oisk has since passed away.
@@KevinMiller-xn5vu yup. May he rest in peace. 😞
Long overdue and much deserved. I remember the '69 Miracle Mets very well.
SUCH A LONG TIME COMING, BUT FINALLY GIL HODGES HAS HIS PLACE IN THE HOF. HAPPY FOR THE HODGES FAMILY!!
How can he not have been considered a HOF 5 yrs after he retired and still a long time back. It's a shame his wife couldn't have experienced this in her lifetime. Oh she's still with us , my apology.
Still, it should have come much soon. He was one of the most feared hitters of his era in the 4 spot in Brooklyn’s line-up.Even more than his stats, what he did for Jackie Robinson on defending him against bigots in the stands and opposing players makes him a worthy candidate. And of course his 69 Mets speak for themselves. Gil Hodges, one of baseballs finest.
Way overdue, but he's finally in. Congratulations, Gil. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
So happy for Petersburg, Indiana, Gil's home town. The mural they put up to honor him years ago will now be finished with the HOF!
Actually Gil was born in Princeton; he moved to Petersburg when he was 7. I've been to Princeton three times, and the first time I set foot in the Princeton Public Library, I saw a framed photograph of Hodges in his (Brooklyn) Dodgers uniform, holding a bat.
Finally. Thank God!
The 1959 L.A. pennant vs. Braves playoff broadcast: Vin: ".......Hodges scores; we go to Chicago ! "
Heaven is for Heroes, Semper-Fi.
That anecdote about the $100 fine on the players who broke curfew shows the kind of man Gil was and the respect he commanded but as a consequence it also ends up being a very funny story. 😊
I followed Gil's struggle to get in right here on line. I proudly belonged to Gil's Fan Club for a few yrs. The Hodges family had to work hard to get Gil in the HOF. It took much too long to get Gil in.
He didn’t deserve to be in. His stats were average and he had a losing record as a manager
Jack lang said that Hodges died with his female assistant in his hotel room He was having an affair and she was 25 and he was 47. He died of a heart attack whilst having relations with her. Jack lang said they covered up the fact because Gil’s family deserved better
Local wags say Gil was a heckuva hoopster in Petersburg, too -- an all-around athlete!
Jack lang said that Hodges died with his female assistant in his hotel room He was having an affair and she was 25 and he was 47. He died of a heart attack whilst having relations with her.
Gil cheated in his wife. He also died in bed with his traveling secretary
He lied to everyone when he cheated on his wife with the Mets traveling secretary It’s a shame he died in her room.
Next up- Rust Staub
Rusty Staub is not remotely a Hall of Famer...stop it!
@@jusliving7977 you are exactly wrong. And by the way, Gil Hodges was instrumental in getting Rusty Staub over to the Mets, before he died.
@@josephsantoro5682 Staub was a good ball player, not a Hall of Famer. His stats simply do not validate enshrinement. Sorry pal. Just because Hodges lobbied for a good player to be on a team doesn't make them Hall worthy.
@@jusliving7977 no disrespect to you, but his stats were no fault of his own. It was management that demoted his role to pinch hitting duties. And if the National League would have adopted the designated hitter rule sooner, would you be saying his stats simply do not validate enshrinement?
@@josephsantoro5682 I did not take offense. For the record l understand your point. But one could also say if he played well enough defensively he would've been on the field and had more at bats. Or if he was a phenomenal hitter they would've started him at 1st base, or an American League DH team would've traded for him. He was simply not a Hall of Famer. It's that simple. Very good player just not elite.
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No way he was a hall of famer either as a manager or player. Hall of mediocre
He was the best first baseman of his era. He was baseball's best in so many ways.