Gil Hodges
Full Name: Gil Hodges
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Profession: MLB First Baseman
Why Famous: Generally considered the MLB's most outstanding first baseman in the 1950s. He was exceptional defensively, winning the first three Gold Glove Awards. In 1969, he managed the New York Mets to the World Series title over the Baltimore Orioles, one of the greatest upsets in history.
Born: April 4, 1924
Birthplace: Princeton, Indiana, USA
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
Died: April 2, 1972 (aged 47)
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Married Life
- 1948-12-26 MLB player Gil Hodges (24) weds Joan Lombardi
Historical Events in the Life of Gil Hodges
- 1950-08-31 Dodger Gil Hodges hits 4 HRs & a single in a game vs Braves
- 1957-08-01 Gil Hodges hits his 13th MLB career grand slam, a NL record and the last ever by a Brooklyn Dodgers player
- 1958-04-23 Gil Hodges hits his 300th HR & Pee Wee Reese plays in 2,000th game
- 1960-08-22 Gil Hodges set NL righty HR record with #352
- 1968-09-24 NY Met manager Gil Hodges suffers a heart attack
- 1972-06-10 Hank Aaron's grandslammer (14) ties him for NL lead with Gil Hodges & moves him ahead of Willie Mays as #2 HR hitter (649)
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