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.

"I'm glad (my mother) can enjoy this day and she's part of it," Gil Hodges Jr., Gil's son, said in a statement. Around Mets land, Hodges is best known for leading the 1969 Mets — one of the game ...

Gil Hodges, who helped the ... Los Angeles Dodgers to retire Gil Hodges' No. 14 jersey in June. Associated Press. May 27, 2022, ... Hodges played his final two seasons with the Mets in 1962 and '63.

Hodges has one of the five Mets’ jersey numbers that are currently retired, along with Casey Stengel, Tom Seaver, Mike Piazza and Jerry Koosman. Keith Hernandez’s No. 17 will join them this ...

Gil Hodges, the new New York Mets manager, wears a team cap with an added touch by coach Yogi Berra during a visit to Shea Stadium Oct. 17, 1967 in New York.

Gil Hodges is being honored by the Los Angeles Dodgers. ... will have his No. 14 jersey retired. ... Hodges played his final two seasons with the Mets in 1962 and ’63. His 96-year-old widow, ...

New York Mets icon Ed Kranepool and Gil Hodges Jr. participated in a ceremonial first pitch prior to the club’s home opener at Citi Field Thursday, discussing the 1969 team and Hodges’ father ...

Gil Hodges, who helped the Dodgers win World Series titles in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, will have his No. 14 jersey retired. The pregame ceremony will take place on June 4, when the New York Mets ...

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, ...

Gil Hodges is being honored by the Los Angeles Dodgers. The team plans to retire his No. 14 jersey on June 4 before a game against the New York Mets.