It is to the character of both men: 1. That the manager had the courage to do it 2. That Cleon humbled himself and had a great season and did not complain. He received the lesson. This is a great sign of manhood.
I was at this disaster of a double header. The Houston pitcher (Larry Dierker) hit a Grand Slam HR! But it's one of my best childhood memories. That's part of being a Mets fan: Great memories from great losses. But after Gil pulled Jones, they went on a tear and won 45 of the next 64 games. What a great summer it was, 1969. I was young enough (and foolish enough) to believe that every summer would be like that one.
I seem to recall two grand slams in one innng against the Mets and while the Mets beat or split the season except the Astros who the Mets went 2 wins and 10 losses against.
Great pitching their were unknown but see how they all were great Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryne,Jerry Koosman, but baltimore had Pat Dodsons, and a great Lefty,Dave McNally.
I was 15 when this happened, but don't remember this "incident." Too hung up on Willie Mays getting to 600, being a Giants fan growing up in the S. F. area at that time. Did you know that Cleon was one of the few who threw left-handed, but batter right-handed? No wonder Gil was perplexed. But it all came out okay in the end, and Cleon hit .340, and the Mets won it all. That's baseball.
I was at this doubleheader against the Astros. Mets got smoked in both games giving up an 11-run 9th inning of Game #1 (grand slams by Joe Morgan and Dennis Menke} and a 10-run inning in the nightcap.
U couldn't f**k around and dog it on the field, even the Mets best hitter, Cleon Jones. But Hodges isn't in the Hall.?? Even Mrs. Hodges said Cleon dogged it but Hodges should've told him in private. Jones is still voted as the Mets best left fielder and speaks about Hodges with respect to day.
@UnCircumsizedSmegma. I'm not sure about their sexuality. Most white owners liked minorities in compromising situations. True with managers and coaches. I know this: I couldn't be a open heterosexual and be able to play at a high level like a Crosley Field, Polo Grounds, Yankee Stadium, Wrigley Field, Shea, Chavez Ravine, Fulton Co., Astrodome, Memorial, Royal Stadium, Forbes, Sportsman/Busch, and others with them white ladies going after my teammates like Art Shamsky when I'm the star? No way!
![What's My Line? - Gil Hodges; Peter Ustinov; Eamonn Andrews & Kitty Carlisle [panel] (May 26, 1963)](/img/n.gif)
It is to the character of both men: 1. That the manager had the courage to do it 2. That Cleon humbled himself and had a great season and did not complain. He received the lesson. This is a great sign of manhood.
I was at this disaster of a double header. The Houston pitcher (Larry Dierker) hit a Grand Slam HR! But it's one of my best childhood memories. That's part of being a Mets fan: Great memories from great losses. But after Gil pulled Jones, they went on a tear and won 45 of the next 64 games. What a great summer it was, 1969. I was young enough (and foolish enough) to believe that every summer would be like that one.
I seem to recall two grand slams in one innng against the Mets and while the Mets beat or split the season except the Astros who the Mets went 2 wins and 10 losses against.
That is my father Marino Amoruso, who gave a lifelong push for Gil to go to the HOF, he has since passed but please let’s not give up.
#HOFneedsHodges
Great man .. should be in the HOF ...
Great video thanks
Bill Mazeroski is in the H.O.F. and Hodges is'nt? Show me the logic.
There is no logic...hopefully the veterans committee will put Gil in ..
Terrific story. Shows one of the reasons the Mets went from a laughingstock to world champions within two years of Gil Hodges becoming their manager.
Great pitching their were unknown but see how they all were great Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryne,Jerry Koosman, but baltimore had Pat Dodsons, and a great Lefty,Dave McNally.
Great vid. Thanks for sharing it.
I was 15 when this happened, but don't remember this "incident." Too hung up on Willie Mays getting to 600, being a Giants fan growing up in the S. F. area at that time.
Did you know that Cleon was one of the few who threw left-handed, but batter right-handed?
No wonder Gil was perplexed. But it all came out okay in the end, and Cleon hit .340, and the Mets won it all. That's baseball.
I was at this doubleheader against the Astros. Mets got smoked in both games giving up an 11-run 9th inning of Game #1 (grand slams by Joe Morgan and Dennis Menke} and a 10-run inning in the nightcap.
I was there too. That was a long day at the Park!
Remember Jones and the shoe polish.
@BrooksFrankandBoog70. Must be a Yankee fan?
U couldn't f**k around and dog it on the field, even the Mets best hitter, Cleon Jones. But Hodges isn't in the Hall.?? Even Mrs. Hodges said Cleon dogged it but Hodges should've told him in private. Jones is still voted as the Mets best left fielder and speaks about Hodges with respect to day.
I doubt it. The pitchers loved Gil but not the position players. With Yogi, the pitchers hated him but the position players loved him.
@UnCircumsizedSmegma. I think it was the other way concerning Tommy Agee.
Hodges has lost control of the team by the time he died.
what is up with this video? Who are those people and their muff voices?
So was Gil Hodges explanation to his wife.
@UnCircumsizedSmegma. I'm not sure about their sexuality. Most white owners liked minorities in compromising situations. True with managers and coaches. I know this: I couldn't be a open heterosexual and be able to play at a high level like a Crosley Field, Polo Grounds, Yankee Stadium, Wrigley Field, Shea, Chavez Ravine, Fulton Co., Astrodome, Memorial, Royal Stadium, Forbes, Sportsman/Busch, and others with them white ladies going after my teammates like Art Shamsky when I'm the star? No way!
@UsuxMyBallsack. Okay what about Ralph Houk, Thurman Munson or Bobby Murcer? You full of it.
5 yrs, 7 yrs, 10 yrs visit to this video? Where have been, waiting for another comment? You're 2 yrs late.
I am a Yankee fan, but Bobby Murcer😂
what's wrong with you? lol
Poor Cleon, must be tough being the only open heterosexual besides Tug McGraw on a team filled with repressed guys like Gil.