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As many of you are aware. I’ve been actively supporting the movement to get Gil Hodges into the Hall of Fame. Please help our cause by signing the “Gil for the Hall” petition! -Thanks, Gary
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“He was a great player but an even greater man.” – Brooklyn Dodger Hall-of-Famer Duke Snider, speaking of teammate Gil Hodges
Help us correct a severe baseball injustice by petitioning the Golden Era committee to elect Gil Hodges to the Hall of Fame. In the words of Jackie Robinson, Gil was the “Heart-and-Soul” of the Brooklyn Dodgers for many years. His baseball credentials are Hall-of-Fame worthy by any fair measure of evaluation. Beloved by his teammates, Gil was also a man of outstanding character, as the above quote attests.
Article to be Submitted to the HOF Golden Era Committee in Support of Gil Hodges’ Candidacy for the Hall of Fame
Please consider helping our cause by adding your name to the petition below. It will be forwarded to the Golden Era committee at the appropriate time prior to their vote in 2020. It’s a travesty that Gil hasn’t been enshrined already. We pledge to do our part to help correct this wrong by honoring the legacy of this outstanding ball player – who was an even better man – by finally giving him the long-overdue honor of enshrinement in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Thank you for your support. This petition will be forwarded to the Golden Era Committee at the appropriate time prior to their vote in 2020. – Gary Livacari
Hi Gary,
Yes I also believe Gill belongs in the Hall. I was lucky enough to meet him when I had my tryout with the Dodgers in 1957.He helped me a lot when some of them turned their heads the other way. I always went to see him when they came to Phila to play Great hitter,Great person.Lets hope we can get him.
sincerely BOB
Thanks Bob…Always great to hear from you!
Great memories as a little boy, watching Gil Hodges play first base at the old Ebbetts field in Brooklyn New York. I still love those old Brooklyn (Bums) Dodgers! Abdul
Thanks Abdul…great to hear from you. Stay in touch! -Gary
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Gil Hodges was a model of a great baseball player, manager and human being. He should be in the Hall of Fame as one of the greats. His .early death should not prevent the honor that he deserves.
Living in New York State I grew up following the Dodgers, Yankees and Giants during the 1950’s and 1960’s when I was a young boy. Gil was one of my favorite players and always appeared to be a man that cared about the fans. His reactions with the public, combined with his ability on the field, should have put him in the Hall of Fame years ago. Hopefully it will get done in the near future.
Jerry Abrams
Thanks Jerry, very well said.