AthleteAmerican1924 – 1972
Gil Hodges
Hall of Fame baseball player and manager, 1969 Mets manager
Biography
Hall of Fame baseball player and manager who played primarily as a first baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He later managed the New York Mets to their 1969 World Series championship.
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Quick Facts
Category
Athlete
Nationality
American
Born
1924
Died
1972
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Hodges
English origin
“Derived from the patronymic 'Hodge's son,' this surname occasionally appears as a given name, carrying English heritage and family history. The name evokes old English lineage and has a solid, dependable quality. It's typically used as a surname but works as a distinctive given name for parents seeking unconventional heritage choices.”