Mets expand presence of history at Citi Nov 22, 2009
According to a team release, the first-base VIP entrance will be named after Gil Hodges, who led the Mets to their first World Series title in 1969, while the third-base VIP entrance will honor pitching legend Tom Seaver, widely considered the franchise's greatest player. The left-field VIP entrance will be named after Casey Stengel, the team's colorful first manager, and the outfield bridge will be dedicated as Shea Bridge to commemorate William A. Shea, who was instrumental in bringing... (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Dodgers pad awards resume Nov 22, 2009
The Dodgers also have had 21 players combine to win 38 Gold Glove Awards, with Gil Hodges, John Roseboro, Maury Wills, Wes Parker, Willie Davis, Steve Garvey, Andy Messersmith, Mondesi and Greg Maddux winning the award multiple times while with the Dodgers. The franchise has also had its fair share of Silver Sluggers, with 15 players combining to take home the honor 21 times, as Dusty Baker, Valenzuela and Piazza won the award multiple times while with the team. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Kemp and Hudson Win Gold Gloves Nov 12, 2009
Hodges First Dodgers Winner In 1957, the award's initial season, Gil Hodges won the first of his three gloves ... The complete of Dodger winners: 2008 - Greg Maddux p 2007 - Russell Martin, C 2006 - Greg Maddux, P 2004 - Steve Finley, OF 2004 - Cesar Izturis, SS 1998 - Charles Johnson, C 1997 - Raul Mondesi, OF 1995 - Raul Mondesi, OF 1988 - Orel Hershiser, P 1986 - Fernando Valenzuela, P 1981 - Dusty Baker, OF 1978 - Davey Lopes, 2B 1977 - Steve Garvey, 1B 1976 - Steve Garvey, 1B 1975 - Andy... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Utley sets mark, joins Babe in history Oct 29, 2009
The Official Site of the Philadelphia Phillies. Utley sets mark, then joins Babe in history. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Inbox: Do the Mets need a star at first? Oct 22, 2009
I think the Mets should have dedicated a rotunda to Gil Hodges. The reason is because he has more to do with the Mets franchise than Jackie Robinson, who is more of a Dodger than a Met. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Rose: Miracle Mets showed the way Oct 17, 2009
Gil Hodges, his coaching staff, and those 25 special players were with me, and believe it or not, with no crib notes, cheating or any such shenanigans, I pulled off a test score of 87. A passing grade was 65. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Vincente Padilla Unlikely Starter in Game 3 Oct 11, 2009
" Jon Chapper of the Dodgers Publicity Department came up with a list of Los Angeles Dodgers game-ending hits in the postseason: 9/29/59 Game 2 of 1959 Tiebreaker Playoff for NL Pennant vs. Milwaukee Braves: Carl Furillo singled to shortstop, Gil Hodges scored an unearned run on Mantilla error. 10/7/78 Game 4 1978 NLCS vs. Philadelphia: Bill Russell singled to center, Ron Cey scored an unearned run. 10/15/88 Game 1 1988 World Series vs. Oakland: Kirk Gibson two-run homer. 10/8/09... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Catcher race tight for LA's All-Time 9 Sep 16, 2009
Despite an MVP season, first baseman Steve Garvey will need a serious surge to catch Gil Hodges. In the outfield, Hall of Famer Duke Snider and Tommy Davis are firmly entrenched, but the final spot is up for grabs among Babe Herman, Shawn Green, Gary Sheffield and Matt Kemp. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
HERSOM: Cubs-induced agony a yearly ritual Aug 28, 2009
It was a remarkable story with the tragic twist that saw Manager Gil Hodges dying of a heart attack barely two years later on April 2, 1972, two days shy of his 48th birthday. All in all, there was simply too much history there, too much to even hit all the high spots here, to compare that summer of 1969 to this one 40 years later. (Sioux City Journal)
Plummer has lasting impact on Mets Aug 23, 2009
They know Casey Stengel, Gil Hodges and Tom Seaver -- the three Mets who have their numbers plastered on the left-field wall at Citi Field. One name fans don't know off-hand, though, is that of the late Jimmy Plummer. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
'Miracle Mets' honored Aug 23, 2009
"People called us the Miracle Mets, but nothing was impossible when you played for [manager] Gil Hodges," Seaver said near the end of the 35-minute ceremony ... "Without Gil Hodges, we wouldn't be sitting here today talking about the 1969 Mets," outfielder Cleon Jones said. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Mets '69 sweep of Braves a forgotten feat Aug 22, 2009
The Imperfect Game, Gil Hodges escorting Jones off the field, the black cat, Ron Swoboda's two home runs off Steve Carlton, the 1-0/1-0 doubleheader sweep and all those shutouts -- 17 in the final 62 games. September 1969 was so delicious, even to those who couldn't distinguish Elrod Hendricks from Jimi Hendrix come October. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Forty years later, a Miracle remembered Aug 19, 2009
Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman, Buddy Harrelson, Cleon Jones, Ed Kranepool, Ron Swoboda, Ed Charles, Jerry Grote, Wayne Garrett, Gary Gentry, Al Weis, J.C. Martin, Bobby Pfeil, Rod Gaspar, Al Jackson, Jim McAndrew, Ron Taylor, Duffy Dyer, Eddie Yost, Joe Pignatano, Yogi Berra and the widow of Gil Hodges will be there, and so will your memories. For tickets, call 718-507-TIXX or click. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Mets try to end trip on winning note Aug 12, 2009
Manager Gil Hodges, reliever Tug McGraw and center fielder Tommy Agee are key members of that team who have passed away. The Miracle Mets shocked the baseball world by defeating the American League champion Orioles (with Frank Robinson) in five games. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Angels Inbox: Why let Halladay get away? Aug 4, 2009
That would be as unfair with Aybar or Kendrick as it was to Bonds, A-Rod, Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Gil Hodges or star-crossed Bill Buckner. It has been an unreal time with the offense erupting almost as soon as Torii Hunter, Vlad Guerrero and Juan Rivera went down, but why isn't Izturis in the lineup every day. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Mets hope rainout doesn't disrupt roll Jul 30, 2009
It was in the first game of the doubleheader that Gil Hodges removed Cleon Jones from left field in mid-inning for not hustling. "It caught everyone's attention," is how Jones describes the effect of that scenario 40 years after the fact. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
The Bad and The Ugly Jul 28, 2009
Casey ran 43 players (including 17 pitchers) out onto the Polar Grounds (as he referred to their home field) that year, and some of them had very recognizable names Richie Ashburn, Gil Hodges, Frank Thomas, Jim Hickman, Gene Woodling, Gus Bell, Don Zimmer, Ed Kranepool, Roger Craig, Clem Labine. The problem was, except for Thomas, they were all either at the end of the line, or just starting out. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Mets, Wright welcome rare day off Jul 6, 2009
This date in Mets history -- July 6: With Gil Hodges, Charlie Neal and Rod Kanehl hitting home runs and Roger Craig pitching a complete game, the Mets beat the Cardinals, 10-3, at the Polo Grounds in their first 50th game on this date in 1962. They scored at least 10 for the fourth time in a 29-game sequence, having not scored that many in any of their first 50. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Maris deserves another look Jun 30, 2009
Maris did not even make it to the list of 10 finalists, which included Ron Santo, Gil Hodges and Vada Pinson. The next round of screening begins in summer 2010. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Livan fits right in with Mets' new vibe Jun 23, 2009
Piersall had been traded to the Mets for Gil Hodges a month earlier, but he was released on July 27. He and Green became friends years later, after Piersall had impressed Green as a Minor League outfield instructor with the Phillies. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Bad baseball Jun 19, 2009
Gil Hodges Player in 1962 and '63 before trade to Washington Senators to become manager. N.Y-D.C. shuttle. (USA Today -- Sports)
The Thrill Is Gone Dilip Vishwanat/Getty ImagesAlbert Pujols is on pace to hit 55 HRs, which would be the 13th highest total of Bud Selig's reign as commissioner.Home run numbers have long carried a mystique that's unlike any statistic in sports. But thanks to the Selig Era, the wonder behind huge home run seasons is gone, says Joe Posnanski. Jun 18, 2009
And that was a fairly well-known baseball trivia answer during my childhood: Lou Gehrig, Chuck Klein, Pat Seerey, Gil Hodges, Joe Adcock, Rocky Colavito, Willie Mays and Mike Schmidt. Then Bob Horner did it. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
St. Louis flooded with All-Star memories Jun 16, 2009
The NL rallied with three of its own in the bottom of the ninth and had the winning run in scoring position, but the AL's Minnie Minoso robbed Gil Hodges of a game-winning hit with a running catch to end the game. July 13, 1948 -- AL 5, NL 2. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Inbox: How good are the '09 Mets? May 29, 2009
Two other things: Howie Rose has advocated naming the bridge beyond the bullpen after Gil Hodges. Terrific idea. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Ethier Struggling Without Manny's Support May 23, 2009
" In the 11 games since Ramirez left, Ethier has batted .128 with 12 strikeouts. His average has dipped to .253, and he has six home runs and 30 RBIs. Ethier is batting just .188 in May. He's struck out 30 times in 154 at-bats, which is the third most on the team. Even with Ramirez gone, Ethier is still batting cleanup. He was 0-for-2 Wednesday and grounded into a double play in the first inning. NOTES, QUOTES --CF Matt Kemp is a big Lakers fan and was thrilled when he noticed the Dodgers' day... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
A Glimpse of the Future May 18, 2009
The last trio in franchise history to accomplish the feat played for the 1955 World Champions, as Duke Snider (136 RBI), Roy Campanella (107), and Gil Hodges (102) pulled it off. Story Tools. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Hudson notches cycle for Dodgers Apr 14, 2009
And Parker's cycle came on a 10th-inning triple, so Hudson was the first Dodgers player to accomplish it in a nine-inning game since Gil Hodges did it on June 25, 1949. Parker, who was a Gold Glove winner and switch-hitter like Hudson, offered his congratulations to Hudson with a statement after the game. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Billingsley, cycle fuel Dodgers' win Apr 14, 2009
It was the first Dodgers nine-in 0000212A ning cycle since Gil Hodges in 1949. It came with a first-inning infield single in front of the plate, a third-inning home run to the left-field box seats, a fourth-inning double to left and a sixth-inning triple into the right-field corner. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
College game gives fans look at Mets' Citi Field Mar 30, 2009
The monstrous video board in center field went out briefly in the fourth inning, the press box microphone wasn't working, and the distance markers on the outfield walls and retired numbers of Seaver, Robinson, Gil Hodges and Casey Stengel still hadn't been displayed. "This was a great opportunity to open the building, get the college kids out there and have the thrill of a lifetime and play here and help us learn a little bit more about how the building operates," said David Howard, the Mets'... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Former Dodgers bus driver Garvey dies Feb 25, 2009
That was when, as they boarded his father's bus, Steve Garvey met the Boys of Summer -- Duke Snider, Roy Campanella, Jackie Robinson, Gil Hodges, Pee Wee Reese, Jim Gilliam, Carl Erskine and Walt Alston, who would later manage Garvey. Garvey became the bat boy, a role he'd fill the next six springs. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
ODDBALL ITEMS: Hall's empty summer, sports goes to dogs Feb 12, 2009
273 average over 11 seasons) get in by default while the Veterans Committee provides the real sizzle with Ron Santo, Gil Hodges, Sherry Magee, etc. -- The Original Class of 1936 -- Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson -- is re-inducted in a kind of renewal of vows. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
