Gil Hodges (2001) - Hall of Fame - St. John's University Athletics

Gil Hodges

Induction:
2001

Hodges was a man of great character, dignity and courage. Across 18 major league seasons, Hodges blasted 370 home runs, and in his prime, averaged 30 homers and more than 100 RBI for 10-consecutive seasons from 1948-1957. He was selected to the National League All-Star team eight times, and he revolutionized defensive play at first base, winning the first three Gold Gloves awarded as a first baseman. Hodges played an important role for the Brooklyn, then Los Angeles, Dodgers, winning seven National League pennants and two World Series. Later on, as a manager, Hodges led the 1969 “Miracle” Mets, one of the most surprising World Series Champions ever.