CHECK OUT THE DODGER WEB PAGE WITH WRITEUPS ON
ALL HERO PATCHES INCLUDING GARVEY--WRITEUP MAKES A
GOOD CASE FOR GARVEY--BUT I'M FROM THE OLD BROOKLYN
SCHOOL & IF STEVE MAKES IT ALL WELL AND GOOD AS LONG AS
GIL MAKES IT BEFORE HIM

There's no question that Gil Hodges belongs in
the HOF. I think that Steve Garvey, who idolized Gil
Hodges in the years that he was a bat boy for the
Brooklyn Dodgers, also belongs in the HOF. I have a (brand
new) Yahoo club called (cleverly) "Steve Garvey
belongs in the HOF" if anyone wants to peek.

GIL'S WIFE IS ALIVE & WELL IN BROOKLYN & GIL
HODGES JR. ALSO LIVES IN BROOKLYN-NEAR KINGS
PLAZA<br>THERE IS A BIO BOOK ON GIL-THE QUIET MAN -BY MARINO
AMORUSO-WHICH HAS ALL THESE FACTS<br>I HAVE CORRESPONDED WITH
GIL -JR & MRS. HODGES<br>DURING LAST YEAR BUT
ADDRESSES ARE PRIVATE-MRS. HODGES ALSO WAS PART OF 30TH
ANNIV OF 69 METS<br>HOPE THIS IS HELPFUL

how old was gil when he had his daughter barbara?
and how many other children did he have? are any of
them associated with baseball? and who will be arounfd
to warmly accept his acceptance into the hall?

GIL IN TWO CARTOONS IN DAILY NEWS AS NY MET MANAGER--ON PAGE 2--SPORTS LEGENDS
AND PAGE 86 --BILL GALLO--GIL AND CASEY LOOKING DOWN AT CURRENT MET MANAGEMENT
ACTIONS

IL MANAGED TEAM TO WORLD SERIES 30 YEARS AGO &
THIS MET REUNION WILL INCLUDE TOM,TUG,BUD ETC AND JOAN
HODGES AT SHEA STADIUM ON MAY 1/2 & AT HOFSTRA UNIV IN
LONG ISLAND-THIS WAS GIL'S TEAM<br>THE TEAM HE MADE
INTO WINNERS

saw movie trhee times and I think you observations are right on point but I
neede someone to point them out--I wrote you previously but message never made
it as server cancelled me

ello Hodges fans!<br><br>I noticed something is
watching Field of Dreams. It seems as there are a few
hints of Hodges life in the movie. First, and most
obvious the mentioning of his name by young Archie
Graham....of all the HOF'ers, they could have mentioned, the
mentioned Gil Hodges! Second is the mentioning of 1969
(Mets World Series), and when Costner goes back in time
to see the older Doc Graham, the year is 1972
(Hodges death), as can be seen on the car license plate.
<br><br>Am I the only person to have seen this?<br><br>Let
me know what you think.<br><br>-Tres

hat there are other Gil fans out there. Has anyone
notices some hints of Hodges in the movie "Field of
Dreams"? First, of course, his name is mentioned when
young Graham goes to the field. There is mention of
1969, and the year that Kevin Costner goes back to see
Doc Graham is 1972 (as seen on the car license
plate). <br>What do you think? Am I crazy, or was the
director of the movie or author a Hodges fan?<br>-Tres

PEAKING OF CONSISTENCY.IT'S MIND-BOGGLING THAT
GIL HODGES HAD MORE RBI DURING THE 50'S THAN ANY
OTHER PLAYER BUT REMAINS OUTSIDE THE HALL OF
FAME---QUOTE FROM BILL MAZEROSKI'S 1999 BASEBALL>>PAGE 5
OF THIS ANNUAL BASEBALL MAGAZINE

HECK PHOTOS-AS THREE WERE JUST ADDED---ANYONE WANT TO ADD IT IS EASY--SEE
MEMBERS HELP GUIDE

NDIVIDUAL HERO PATCHES ARE AVAILABLE ON OPENING
DAY AT DODGER STADIUM OR CONTACT GIFT SHOP AT
800-762-1770 OR ON DODGER WEB PAGE.<br>15-20 HERO PATCHES
INCLUDE GIL-CAMPY-JACKIE-SANDY-PEE WEE-DON D-ETC.

E ALL TRIED & I THANK ALL-I'M WORKING WITH SOME
PEOPLE ON STRATEGIES FOR THE YEAR 2000 & WILL KEEP YOU
POSTED.<br>WE ALL TRULY WANT TO MAKE 2000 NEXT YEAR
FORGIL--EVEN OR IN SPITE OF THE STUBBORN VET COMMITTEE

ext year will be Gil's! I know it sounds like a broken record but 2000 will be
the year for #14!

ere we go again! I'm certain taht we are all
once again disappointed with today's outcome. it
sounds like sour grapes, but how can you view the
criteria used in this process and then select Cepeda over
Hodges?? I guess Gil's life-long example is easy to
overlook when compared to anothers fall and redemption.
Their stats were very similar but Hodges' example and
reputation were again not taken into consideration. I'll
continue to support this site and send out my letters next
year--maybe the millenium will be the charm! Let's not give
up this noble cause!!<br><br>Jim D

arch 2nd, Cross your fingers and your toes. Say
an extra little prayer tonight for Gil. I had hoped
we would have had more support on this site, but it
never materialized. So I guess with the small group of
devoted fans assembled, we will have to wish a little
harder!!! GIL HODGES RULES!!!!! HALL OF FAME, HERE COMES
GIL HODGES!!!

IL HODGES IS ONE OF 15-20 "OLD " DODGERS
SELECTED FOR HERO PATCHES ON THE LA DODGER NEW AWAY
UNIFORM.<br>ERIC KARROS WILL WEAR GIL. PRESENTLY<br>ANYONE CAN GET
A PATCH IF THEY BUY NEW AWAY SHIRT FOR $125 BUT I
WILL FIND OUT HOW IN 1999 WE CAN GET PATCH ONLY AND
SEW ON OUR BROOKLYN SHIRTS

OGI,STAN-THE MAN & TED WILLIAMS ALL ARE MEMBERS
OF VET COMMITTEE AND CAN BE REACHED VIA WEB
SITES<br><br> yogi-berra.com/contact.html<br><br>
www.hitter.com<br><br> OR E-MAIL<br><br> Info@...<br><br>
PLEASE SEND MESSAGES NOW!!!

eese is ill and Bavasi has just resigned so we have a tough battle-pray harder

ote at www.dodgers.com/main.htm . Gil is on list

or the second year, I have sent letters to all
15 members of the Veteran's Committee to elect Gil
Hodges to the Hall of Fame. Long overdue and we must get
together and remind this Committee that this vote is long
overdue. Let's get the job done this year!!!

OU CAN GET TO TED WILLIAMS FAST VIA www.hitter.com

'm officially in the club and let it be known, I'll be sending my letters off to
the Veterans Committee ASAP. Thank's again and keep me posted. Mike

ET COMMITTEE MEETS 3/2/1999.  WRITE NOW IF YOU HAVEN'T AS GIL  HAS COMPETITION
FROM DOM DIMAGGIO,DICK WILLIAMS,CEPEDA & MAZEROSKI.

lad i could be of help & welcome again--do not forget chat room -tuesday-9pm est

hanks for your comments-i appreciate them-do not forget chat room-tuesday--9pm
est

lready sent this snippet to Joe. Thought that
I'd share here...After McGwire launched #62 I flipped
to the Astros-Reds game during a
commercial.<br><br>Astros voice Milo Hamilton said "McGwire is the best
first baseman I can recall since Gil Hodges,<br>both
are big, quiet men."<br><br>Milo also mentioned that
former Dodger Clyde King flew down to be at Milo's
Birthday this year.

am receiving it and I want (should of earlier)
to thank you for the 4 pitchers that Gil knocked
around that day in 1950. I knew Warren Spahn was
involved but no idea on the other three. Regarding the
HOF...I never want to see it whereby entrance to it is
like the other pro sports put players in..Gil Hodges
is like Maz and the ungodly time it took to put
Nellie in. Every year I go nuts when the so call
knowledgeable sports writers do they voting. They have very
space in their head for the history of the game. I got
a lot to say....Catch ya..Ed

OIN THIS CLUB AS A TRIBUTE TO GIL AND SO I KNOW
YOU ARE OUT THERE MAILING YOUR LETTERS TO THE VET
COMMITTEE TO ATTAIN COOPERSTOWN FOR THIS SUPER ATHLETE AND
OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL WHO STILL EFFECTS THE LIVES OF MANY.

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