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Portrait of a Winner: 1968 Mets Yearbook
When the Mets named Gil Hodges as manager for the 1968 season, they gave him a blank canvas to work with. In no time at all, Hodges shaped the Mets into league contenders and the transformation result ...
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Presidential First Pitch: Richard Nixon
The 1970 All-Star Game was officially underway after President Richard Nixon tossed out the ceremonial first pitch while Gil Hodges looked on, grinning. Though a particular fan of the Washington Senat ...
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Puzzled: 1969 Mets Jigsaw Puzzle
A jigsaw puzzle featured some of the most memorable members of the 1969 Mets, including Tom “The Franchise” Seaver and manager Gil Hodges. Mr. Met was accompanied by his mascot partner Lady Met to com ...
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Ron Swoboda: The Intellect of Gil Hodges
Ron Swoboda explains the innovation of Gil Hodges, manager of the 1969 World Series champion Mets.
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Season To Celebrate: 1969 World Champs
New York City received the Mets as heroes following the 1969 world championship. In addition to a City Hall ceremony, the team participated in a ticker-tape parade on Broadway, rallies at two city par ...
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The Terms: Gil Hodges Manager’s Contract
The Mets sat in the basement of the National League in their first six seasons. Gil Hodges, a former Mets player and Dodgers legend, took over as manager in 1968 with hopes to reverse the team’s fortu ...
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Video: Duffy Dyer’s Thoughts on Gil Hodges
Duffy Dyer shares his experiences as a young player in the late 1960s under Mets manager Gil Hodges.
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Video: It’s Good to Be Home
After more than 50 years of waiting, the call finally came for Gil Hodges to take his rightful place in Baseball’s Hall of Fame. Enjoy watching this tribute video to a great player, military veteran, ...