A tense series between the N.L.’s best teams paused to honor Gil Hodges, an icon for both franchises who had his No. 14 jersey retired by Los Angeles.

When Irene Hodges received a call from the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, she first heard one phrase: “I am very happy to tell you…” “I was hysterical,” the daughter of Gil Hodges said.

Wright will become the 10th player to have his jersey retired by the Mets and the 35th to enter the club's Hall of Fame. MLB. ... Gil Hodges, Mike Piazza, Casey Stengel, Gil Hodges, Jerry Koosman, ...

Wright, who turns 42 on Dec. 20, spent his entire professional playing career as a member of the Mets -- from the time he was drafted with the No. 38 overall pick in 2001 until his final game in ...

Keith Hernandez got emotional in Saturday’s press conference prior to his jersey being retired. for the NY POST. The Mets traded for All-Star catcher Gary Carter before the 1985 season, adding a ...

Before Cohen, the Mets only retired two players, Tom Seaver and Mike Piazza. Other numbers were managers Casey Stengel and Gil Hodges. Jackie Robinson’s 42 was retired throughout MLB in 1997.

More than 1,800 people have worn the Mets uniform in a major-league game, heading into the 2024 season. Only these have had their jerseys retired by the team. A Brooklyn Dodgers legend, Gil Hodges ...

Mets Reveal Jersey Retirement Dates for Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry. ... those being Casey Stengel's number 37, Gil Hodges's number 14, Tom Seaver's number 41, and Mike Piazza's number 31.

Gil Hodges struck out 34 times on ballots dating to 1969. The great first baseman for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers and stern manager of the Miracle Mets of 1969 never quite got enough ...

David Wright's No. 5 Jersey to Be Retired by Mets; ... Jerry Koosman, Mike Piazza, Tom Seaver, Gil Hodges and Casey Stengel are all Mets legends who have had their jersey retired by the franchise.

Mets to retire David Wright's No. 5 jersey in 2025; ... Willie Mays; Keith Hernandez; Jerry Koosman; Mike Piazza; Gil Hodges; and Casey Stengel. The Mets have also retired the "numbers" of two ...