I saw Mrs. Hodges in the 'Ghosts of Flatbush' documentary. When she prays to Jesus in 1955...how can you not love her? And then Gil drives in the World Series winning runs! 🙏🙏🙏
MLB did Hodges dirty by waiting until 50 years after he died before they inducted him into the Hall Of Fame. Sadly both Gil's widow and Vin Scully both died shortly after Hodges' induction.
AS towering and impressive as the man and the player himself. All of us should Pray for Gil Hodges--to at long last grace the Hall of Fame and honor it by his presence there!
@@kevinsullivan136 Great JOY today for the millions in the honorary Gil Hodges family, AND for the sport of baseball. And you know that Gil would be the first to forgive all the years that passed before he finally got what no one deserved more, that place in the honored Hall of Fame!
14 was the BEST right handed first baseman I ever saw-period.A long ago Sport Magazine article about Hodges was titled "The cat who carries a cannon."In smallish Ebbets Field defense was job one,and Hodges was key to getting that job done.
He was the man who gave up on Amos Otis, and refused to let the Mets send Jim McAndrew to the Angels in the Fregosi deal, and had the Mets offer Ryan instead! Hodges set the franchise back a decade! Take away the ONE season where the Baseball Gods smiled on the Mets and his record managing the team is below .500!
When we left Cuba, we settled in Jackson Heights, Queens. It was exciting to go on the #7 train to Flushing Meadow Park and get off on Shea Stadium. Those were the best times!
Growing up in California,in 1948,Brooklyn Dodgers,was my favorite team,Gil Hodges was the man,I studied him as a player and as a manager,I was ecstatic,when they moved to Loa Angeles,1959 was my senior year in high school,when the Dodgers won the World Series,my main man,#14,was the man,I’m so great full,to see,Gil Hodges in the Hall of Fame.
Wow! This was great. Gil certainly belongs in the Hall of Fame. Numbers have been inflated in recent years, but he was number 10 all time career HR leader at end of his career. Best fielding 1B in baseball. Tremendous teammate whose integrity reflected well on his team and all of baseball. His son Gil Jr is a chip off the old block, and I am sure his dad is quite proud of him.
The DH has made a mockery of HR numbers. Prior to the 1970s, not one single 400 HR hitter was NOT in the HOF. To even get close to that number was an automatic ticket to the Hall. Now, you have guys who play for 6, 7, 10 years beyond their usefulness as a fielder, hitting 500 HRs! It's a total joke.
The best contemporary story of our faith that I have seen. Not a huge sports fan so did not know of Gil Hodges and am feeling blessed to have learned of his strong faith, and of his life. Good to know he has been inducted into the Hall of Fame! Excellent film.
I went to grammar school for three years with Gil Hodges Jr. at the former Our Lady Help of Christians School and lived across the street from the family on East 32nd Street. My father and I were ushers at his wake and funeral. Gil Sr. use to attend the 9 am mass on Sunday morning in the basement church. He would arrive in time for mass and my Dad would pull out a folding chair for Gil to sit at the end of the last pew in the back of the church so he could stretch out his knees in the aisle. Gil would quietly get up just before mass was over so he could walk up the stairs and get onto Avenue M before his fellow parishoners could begin to come up the stairs. We knew he was famous and beloved in Brooklyn and our parish, but to us, he was just our neighbor. He is the only non priest or religious nun or brother, that I have heard of who laid out in a Catholic church for their wake.The first night of his wake was in a funeral home. I remember when Gil's brother came up to introduce himself before the people were allowed into the church. I remember as if it was today when the Daily News interviewed me for an estimation as to how many people had come into the wake. We can only imagine how successful the Mets would have been in the 70s and 80s and maybe the 90s with Gil at the helm. After watching this wonderful film and hearing my former classmate talk about his Dad and seeing the who's who at his funeral, one has to wonder why Gil is not in the Baseball Hall of Fame. We know from watching the video, he definetly in the Ultimate Hall of Fame in heaven.
Wow! Thank you for sharing that amazing story, It's really beautiful to read stories from people who've encountered Gil Sr. first hand. We really appreciate you for putting this out here. Also thank you for watching the documentary. God bless you Robert.
I'm a Yankees fan for life. But I was at Shea the day Gil walked all the way out to LF to take Cleon out, like removing a pitcher. Me and my grandma sat right along the 3B/LF line. Second game of a doubleheader against the Astros! I always admired Gil.
It may have taken a long time and it was long over due. However Gil Hodges Hall of Fame induction happen at the right time. Among all days he goes into the Hall of Fame on the day of my Birthday!! As you get older Birthdays are nothing to brag about. But now July 24 now has meeting to me again . Greatest Birthday ever to see Gil Hodges in the hall of fame.
Yes we're very honored! And congratulations to you too Kevin for winning an Emmy as one of the Producers of this film! Thank you for all your hardwork to make this happen.
I live no less that 50 feet from Gils home in Petersburg, Indiana. Nobody lives there anymore, but it is maintained and upkeep is done often by whoever owns it now. My Uncle mowed the lawn for Gils mother for years, and has lots of Gil memorabilia. My uncle is now an artist that helped erect a large mural here in Petersburg dedicated to Gil. He even put me in the stands of the painting along with many locals. It's a wonderful painting/dedication to Gil. Our little league for 40 plus years has had a team named "Hodges Dodgers". Everybody wanted on that team, still do.
Amazing documentary, very inspiring story of a great role model! During the year of St. Joseph, I can't think of a better model of humility and leadership for baseball. I'm praying that he can make it to Cooperstown this Advent. We need more men like Gil Hodges. St. Joseph, pray for us.
Amen. We really do, I truly believe the world of baseball and the world in general would be a better place if we have a lot of people like Gil Hodges. Also we're glad that you liked this documentary that means a lot to us too.. God bless!
I have and always will be a Red Sox fan but I am very happy to read that Gil Hodges will finally enter the Hall of Fame. So deserved, should have happened years ago!
This wonderful documentary contributed to Gil’s cause and why he is where he deserves…Thank you for creating this outstanding memory of a ball player that many have forgotten or don’t know about…I loved posting this in every social media site possible related to Gil and his career….just elated to see this man of true faith in the HOF!
Im 64. I recall in the 1960s when visiting my grandparents in Brooklyn my dad would always point out the gil hodges bowling alley to us like it was a shrine
This made me feel very emotional. What a wonderful baseball player, manager, team leader and father. Also saw action in the Far East in WW2 and I'm delighted he finally made it into the Hall of Fame ❤
I love Gil Hodges, one of my favorite players of all-time! It's amazing he is not in the HOF yet, long overdue!!! This was a really good documentary, enjoyed it immensely!
That's great to hear, but yeah him not being in the HOF, it's quite a mystery. That's why we wanted to shine a light on his life and career to help him get there this time. Thank you very much, really glad you liked the documentary..
Thanks for making this. I never grew up when Hodges was playing and managing in baseball. From what I saw is a legendary career for Hodges both as a player and manager. And I'm glad he gets a nod to Cooperstown because that was a long time coming. LFGM.
This is remarkable! Thank you for this amazing documentary! I've loved Mr. Hodges for years, and I've never seen the man play - that's how important he is to the game of baseball.
I remember Gil Hodges as a New York Mets manager. I will always admired his seriousness and professionalism. The Dodgers are also deeply indebted to Hodges just as the Pirates are to Clemente.
I'm a Red Sox fan & feel it's an injustice he's not in Cooperstown. Look what he did as a player & manager, especially with the Mets. I hope this is the year he makes it. Great tribute & documentary, also.
Great Documentary on Gil Hodges ... HOF bound for the true blue Dodger ... Cooperstown is calling, Hodges finally got voted in. It took a long time but Gil Hodges is by all means a Hall Of Famer ... Always was 💫⭐🌟⚡
My favorite Dodgers as a kid growing up in L.A. were Koufax, Drysdale, "The Duke," and Gil Hodges - in that order. With absolutely no disrespect to Bill Mazeroski, Harold Baines, and other "borderline Hall of Famers" who made it, I have been an ANGRY CAMPER for decades at the Hall of Fame Committee for their ommission of Gil Hodges. Now, as tears roll down my face, he can continue his celebration in Heaven with Jackie, Pee Wee, "Big D," Alston, Lasorda, and other Dodger Blue in the Sky! "Say a prayer for Gil Hodges." (Classic and that's Brooklyn for you)
Amen to that! We're really happy that Gil Hodges has been finally elected in the HOF. Thank you for sharing your story Ivan. That's beautiful and we truly appreciate that! God bless you always.
It's great to hear that the legendary Vin Scully has also taught you much by example. Thank you for watching the film. We really appreciate your support!
Vin Scully passed on August 2nd, 2022. This was his last gift not only for the Hodges family, it was a gift for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but for Brooklyn where he began his Dodgers Broadcast career.
It was truly heartbreaking moment to hear about Vin's passing. We are incredibly honored to have been able to work with him on this documentary, it was an absolute gift indeed.
I remember the '69 Miracle Mets very well. Had Gil remained alive, the Mets never would have tanked the way they did in the late 70s. The Mets retired Gil's number 14 a year after his death. The Dodgers should do so, too.
I'm very happy that Good Gill finally got in to hall of fame. Finally! My grandfather always told told me. " Best player of my life time, Gill Hodges no doubt" I will go Dodger Stadium this year when they Finally retire his number 14.
Fantastic job on this! So great to see a well produced documentary bringing attention to the Hall of Fame case of Gil Hodges. Hopefully this can help bring some attention to the cause and see Gil at long last elected this December. You know, when I see so many people rallying behind the cause of a guy whose career came to an end nearly 50 years ago and when I see recent headlines of performance enhancing drugs and trash can scandals in Major League Baseball, it makes me think the Hall of Fame needs Gil Hodges more than Hodges needed the Hall of Fame. Despite the fact he has yet to be elected, he is still loved and remembered by a wide array of people some like myself born years after he sadly passed who never even had the chance to see him play, but recognize nonetheless the character, commitment and talent that defined Gil Hodges. He played the game the right way and never will a time come when that simple fact won't be recognized by the fans of the game.
First off, thank you very much! That is the ultimate goal of this documentary so yes, we are hoping and praying. Second thank you so much for that wonderful testimony James, that is so on point and was said so beautifully. Finally, thank you for watching and God bless you always!
Wow, that's so great to hear. Thanks for that Joel and thanks as well for watching the documentary, we really happy that Gil Hodges is now elected! God bless.
Holy Cow! Until seeing this film, I had no idea Gil Hodges was NOT in the Hall of Fame. How is that even possible? He was one of the best hitters in a decade dominated by pitching, and was one of the greatest fielders of all time. I could understand if he got overlooked for playing in a small market town. But New York and L.A.? It makes no sense.
Thanks for the support! That was really quite unfortunate but on the bright side, his family is still there to witness this well deserved moment. We're really happy for them.
My elder brother and I consider ourselves especially blest to have attended so many games at Ebbets Field. We could see and hear the players: Duke Snider, Pee Wee Reese, Carl Furillo, Junior Gilliam, Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Johnny Podres, Clem Labine, Carl Erskine, Gil Hodges, and others. And never once can we recall having seen Gil argue with an umpire. We so admired those men in unique ways and Gil in his. His faith, his fidelity to family, and his conduct, these we tried to emulate. It infuriates me that Gil’s widow Joan, now 98, has been denied her husband’s acceptance into the Hall of fame for all this time until now. Nonetheless, I take solace in Gil’s passing on the Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord, Easter Sunday. How fitting. I hope a hint from Heaven.
Thank you for sharing that with us John.. It must have been wonderful to have witnessed Gil and the team in the flesh! Thank you for watching and God bless!
As a lifelong Dodger fan and resident Hoosier in southern Indiana, I have a very biased opinion about Gil Hodges: Put him in the Hall, for crying out loud! Understandably, New York during his career was riddled with baseball talent. Gil not only thrived, but stood out during that era. Then, returning as manager of the hopeless Mets, he guided them to their "Miracle" season in 1969. If a heart attack had not cut short his managerial career, we may be talking more about his managing and not just his playing.
Biased or not, I have to agree with what you just laid out here Joe.. Thanks so much for that and for watching the documentary.. We also very much appreciate your support for Gil Hodges Sr! God bless.
i grew up hating the Dodgers as an immature child. Yankee fan here. BUT, i always loved Gil Hodges and Duke Snider; cant say why, i just did. And my hatred of the Dodgers was really jealousy! Hall of Famer, 100 percent
I would also think the committee would take into account that his numbers would be even better for his two years of military service you would have to almost expect if he starts two years sooner in his career he easily hits at least 30 more homers on top of other counting stats I still think even with his numbers he belongs in the hof
Unfortunately, many people do not know that Gil was elected to the Hall of Fame, but as was mentioned in the video, HOF Ted Williams said that Willie Mays' vote should not be counted as he was not physically present at the vote as he was ill at the time.
The Dodger's could start by retiring his number 14. As a kid, I would often look too see the retired numbers at Dodger Stadium. The one which was is always absent is 14 (because Gil hasn't been enshrined in the HOF) and yet Junior Gilliam's number 19 is retired
I can't say for certain, but this is a SJ and CAC collaboration and the Dodgers were not involved in the production of this film. That is why, along with several people that personally shares this to support Gil Hodges, we only share this through Spirit Juice and CAC channels / socials. Anyways, Thank you for watching the documentary and God bless. We are hoping and praying that Gil Hodges makes it this time!
Total injustice Hodges has gone through. Gil Hodges should’ve been elected to the Hall of Fame 28 years ago by the Veterans committee , when he had enough votes (12) for enshrinement. However, Ted Williams disallowed Roy Campanella‘s vote because Campanella was sick and unable to vote in person, keeping Hodges out.
Indeed! Thank you for sharing this side of the story here valtem1, not many people know this and we're glad that you could lay this out here. God bless you!
Hodges, when he retired, had the most HRs for a right handed hitter in MLB history…why doesn’t anybody bring that fact up when discussing his era and candidacy
Hodges set the Mets back a decade by giving up on Amos Otis and Nolan Ryan! Take away the one season where literally everything went the Mets way, and he had a losing record as Mets manager.. and I'm not holding his poor record managing a bad Senators team against him. As a player, he was a Hall of Famer no doubt. And it's a shame it took so long. But as a Mets fan I don't get all the praise he gets as a manager. 1969 was ONE season!
Only part that’s not factual is Vin Scully’s claim that he didn’t play well but spoke well in the 1959 World Series…Gil Hodges was 9 for 23 in the series for a .391 batting average…the highest of any player in that series and would have won MVP if not for his pitcher teammate Larry Sherry
I agree that Fred Mcgriff is also a very impressive player but based on the Standards of Voting for HOF, I believe given the overall back ground of Gil Hodges, It does makes sense that he is now in the HOF.
The waiting is over!!! Gil is a Hall of Famer. Thank goodness Gil's wife lived to see it. She's 95 ! Makes me a bit teary eyed...
It finally is! And it really is a memorable moment, we are thankful for that as well.. Thanks for watching and your support!
God bless Joan Hodges!
I saw Mrs. Hodges in the 'Ghosts of Flatbush' documentary. When she prays to Jesus in 1955...how can you not love her? And then Gil drives in the World Series winning runs!
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MLB did Hodges dirty by waiting until 50 years after he died before they inducted him into the Hall Of Fame. Sadly both Gil's widow and Vin Scully both died shortly after Hodges' induction.
23:21. Gil telling his son to take care of his mother. It's as though he knew he was going to die. RIP Gil. A true Brooklyn legend.
HE MADE IT. !!!!!! Our beloved Gil is in the HOF!!!
Yes at long last! Thank you for your support Jay, God bless!
AS towering and impressive as the man and the player himself. All of us should Pray for Gil Hodges--to at long last grace the Hall of Fame and honor it by his presence there!
We are praying and hoping! Thanks for watching and your support John, God bless!
He's in!! 👌👏🥂
@@kevinsullivan136 Great JOY today for the millions in the honorary Gil Hodges family, AND for the sport of baseball. And you know that Gil would be the first to forgive all the years that passed before he finally got what no one deserved more, that place in the honored Hall of Fame!
14 was the BEST right handed first baseman I ever saw-period.A long ago Sport Magazine article about Hodges was titled "The cat who carries a cannon."In smallish Ebbets Field defense was job one,and Hodges was key to getting that job done.
That's amazing, thanks for sharing that with us David!
Gil Hodges belongs in the Hall of Fame. His playing career alone should've put him in the HOF. Let's make this right!
Totally agreed! Thanks for the support Ray, let's do this! God bless.
BOOM
WE DID IT
All you need to know about Gil Hodges: th-cam.com/video/4hoObfCGhPg/w-d-xo.html
He was NOT a great manager.. he had ONE great season... otherwise his teams either had losing records, or barely got over .500
At 1:46 so glad to see our Luis Rodriguez Olmo (seated, left) in that photo, Blessings from San Juan 🇵🇷 PR.
Well, as a life long Mets fan, by the end of that film I was crying. I’ll never forget what Gil meant to the Mets. Never.
Thank you for watching the documentary, and for sharing that beautiful moment. God bless you Robert.
I was teary rayed within the first 5 minutes. I was born a Mets fan. I didn’t know Gill was a war hero. He hit the first Amazin’ home run
He was the man who gave up on Amos Otis, and refused to let the Mets send Jim McAndrew to the Angels in the Fregosi deal, and had the Mets offer Ryan instead!
Hodges set the franchise back a decade! Take away the ONE season where the Baseball Gods smiled on the Mets and his record managing the team is below .500!
I was never a Mets fan and I'm not even a New Yorker but there was an, almost, "saint-like" quality to this man. He was special!
When we left Cuba, we settled in Jackson Heights, Queens. It was exciting to go on the #7 train to Flushing Meadow Park and get off on Shea Stadium. Those were the best times!
Such a Godly man and Hero He surely deserves to be in the Hall of Fames Thank You Jesus for Gill Hodges.
Amen 🙏🏼❤️ Thank you for that Pedro.
Played on Gil Hodges field as a young man on Brentwood Long Island. Whatched him as manager of NY Mets. He deserves all accolades 👏
That's awesome! To have played on the same field with Gil Hodges must have been an amazing experience.
Make room Cooperstown!. Gil Hodges is coming home... December 2021🙌
🙌🏼 Yes hopefully! We've praying for that to happen. Thanks for watching the documentary RS2. God bless!
That moment at 11:45, shows that Gil and Yogi already had a very special relationship, way before they collaborated during their years with the Mets.
Growing up in California,in 1948,Brooklyn Dodgers,was my favorite team,Gil Hodges was the man,I studied him as a player and as a manager,I was ecstatic,when they moved to Loa Angeles,1959 was my senior year in high school,when the Dodgers won the World Series,my main man,#14,was the man,I’m so great full,to see,Gil Hodges in the Hall of Fame.
Amazing, thank you for sharing that great story. Seeing Gil Hodges in the HOF was long overdue, we too are very glad that he was finally inducted.
Wow! This was great. Gil certainly belongs in the Hall of Fame. Numbers have been inflated in recent years, but he was number 10 all time career HR leader at end of his career. Best fielding 1B in baseball. Tremendous teammate whose integrity reflected well on his team and all of baseball. His son Gil Jr is a chip off the old block, and I am sure his dad is quite proud of him.
Thanks so much, and thank you for that statement about GIl Jr., that is much appreciated!
The DH has made a mockery of HR numbers. Prior to the 1970s, not one single 400 HR hitter was NOT in the HOF. To even get close to that number was an automatic ticket to the Hall. Now, you have guys who play for 6, 7, 10 years beyond their usefulness as a fielder, hitting 500 HRs! It's a total joke.
@@timothywilliams1359 great point
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The best contemporary story of our faith that I have seen. Not a huge sports fan so did not know of Gil Hodges and am feeling blessed to have learned of his strong faith, and of his life. Good to know he has been inducted into the Hall of Fame! Excellent film.
Thank you so much, that really means a lot to us! It was a pleasure to share this story of Gil Hodges.. He deserved to be in the HOF
Thank God Gil is FINALLY in the Hall of Fame; he truly deserves it. I'm sure he's smiling down from above 😊😊😊😊
Incredibly well done. Gil really is somebody to admire as a professional athlete and as a Catholic. That closing song is fire too 🔥
Thanks so much Kerry and that is so true, Gil is really a remarkable Catholic athlete.
I went to grammar school for three years with Gil Hodges Jr. at the former Our Lady Help of Christians School and lived across the street from the family on East 32nd Street. My father and I were ushers at his wake and funeral. Gil Sr. use to attend the 9 am mass on Sunday morning in the basement church. He would arrive in time for mass and my Dad would pull out a folding chair for Gil to sit at the end of the last pew in the back of the church so he could stretch out his knees in the aisle. Gil would quietly get up just before mass was over so he could walk up the stairs and get onto Avenue M before his fellow parishoners could begin to come up the stairs. We knew he was famous and beloved in Brooklyn and our parish, but to us, he was just our neighbor. He is the only non priest or religious nun or brother, that I have heard of who laid out in a Catholic church for their wake.The first night of his wake was in a funeral home. I remember when Gil's brother came up to introduce himself before the people were allowed into the church. I remember as if it was today when the Daily News interviewed me for an estimation as to how many people had come into the wake. We can only imagine how successful the Mets would have been in the 70s and 80s and maybe the 90s with Gil at the helm. After watching this wonderful film and hearing my former classmate talk about his Dad and seeing the who's who at his funeral, one has to wonder why Gil is not in the Baseball Hall of Fame. We know from watching the video, he definetly in the Ultimate Hall of Fame in heaven.
Wow! Thank you for sharing that amazing story, It's really beautiful to read stories from people who've encountered Gil Sr. first hand. We really appreciate you for putting this out here. Also thank you for watching the documentary. God bless you Robert.
Gil's greatest qualities were his inner dignity and his commitment to his Catholic faith.
@@edmundcampion9888 he was a pretty good ball player too!! :)
Amen.
I feel deep within my guts that Gil makes it this time.....FINALLY!!!!!!! This is so long overdue.
So true! I trust your gut, hopefully now is the time.
I'm a Yankees fan for life.
But I was at Shea the day Gil walked all the way out to LF to take Cleon out, like removing a pitcher. Me and my grandma sat right along the 3B/LF line. Second game of a doubleheader against the Astros! I always admired Gil.
Amazing, thanks for sharing that.
Great Man.
Great Player.
A man of great character and courage.
And he rubbed off on many others. Thank God.
Beautifully said, and we totally agree! Thank you for watching the documentary Greg..
He's from my hometown of Princeton Indiana and our high school baseball team plays at Gil Hodges Field
That sounds great, thanks for sharing that!
@SpiritJuice you are welcome
Well, Gil is in The Hall as of 2022. Congratulations Mr. Hodges.
Tremendous documentary…Gil Hodges needs to be in the hall of fame…
Indeed! And thank you for appreciating the documentary that means a lot to us. God bless!
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It may have taken a long time and it was long over due. However Gil Hodges Hall of Fame induction happen at the right time. Among all days he goes into the Hall of Fame on the day of my Birthday!! As you get older Birthdays are nothing to brag about. But now July 24 now has meeting to me again . Greatest Birthday ever to see Gil Hodges in the hall of fame.
That's amazing! Belated happy birthday to you Richard and I'm glad that you found an additional meaning to your birthday again.
Let's hope Gil finally gets his due this year. What a man and a player of the game!
Indeed he is! We are hoping and praying too.. Thank you for watching the documentary and God bless!
R.I.P. Boys of Summer… ❤
Thanks for watching.
This film received an Emmy Award last Saturday night by the N.Y. Chapter of the Emmys for best sports documentary of 2021.
Yes we're very honored! And congratulations to you too Kevin for winning an Emmy as one of the Producers of this film! Thank you for all your hardwork to make this happen.
I live no less that 50 feet from Gils home in Petersburg, Indiana. Nobody lives there anymore, but it is maintained and upkeep is done often by whoever owns it now. My Uncle mowed the lawn for Gils mother for years, and has lots of Gil memorabilia. My uncle is now an artist that helped erect a large mural here in Petersburg dedicated to Gil. He even put me in the stands of the painting along with many locals. It's a wonderful painting/dedication to Gil. Our little league for 40 plus years has had a team named "Hodges Dodgers". Everybody wanted on that team, still do.
What a great story, thank you for sharing that Clay! That is truly amazing. Thank you for watching this documentary, God bless!
Amazing documentary, very inspiring story of a great role model! During the year of St. Joseph, I can't think of a better model of humility and leadership for baseball. I'm praying that he can make it to Cooperstown this Advent. We need more men like Gil Hodges. St. Joseph, pray for us.
Amen. We really do, I truly believe the world of baseball and the world in general would be a better place if we have a lot of people like Gil Hodges. Also we're glad that you liked this documentary that means a lot to us too.. God bless!
A man truly deserving of this honor. Congratulations to Gil Hodges and his Family on this very special occasion.
Thank you for that M E! And thanks for your support and watching the documentary. God bless!
I have and always will be a Red Sox fan but I am very happy to read that Gil Hodges will finally enter the Hall of Fame. So deserved, should have happened years ago!
Truly! Thank you for the support and for watching this documentary. God bless!
This wonderful documentary contributed to Gil’s cause and why he is where he deserves…Thank you for creating this outstanding memory of a ball player that many have forgotten or don’t know about…I loved posting this in every social media site possible related to Gil and his career….just elated to see this man of true faith in the HOF!
Thank you valtem for doing that! You've been very supportive of this cause as well and we really appreciate that! God bless you!
True Icon of New York sports; I remember the day he passed away, and people were in the street crying in Brooklyn
100%. Thanks for watching Mike.
Im 64. I recall in the 1960s when visiting my grandparents in Brooklyn my dad would always point out the gil hodges bowling alley to us like it was a shrine
Wow, thanks for sharing that!
Wow
Just made it into the Hall of Fame today guys
About god damn time
Yes finally! We're really happy about Gil Hodges' election! Thank you for watching the documentary and God bless!
This made me feel very emotional. What a wonderful baseball player, manager, team leader and father. Also saw action in the Far East in WW2 and I'm delighted he finally made it into the Hall of Fame ❤
Gone for 52 years today. HOF finally. God bless you.
Finally! God bless you too.
I love Gil Hodges, one of my favorite players of all-time! It's amazing he is not in the HOF yet, long overdue!!!
This was a really good documentary, enjoyed it immensely!
That's great to hear, but yeah him not being in the HOF, it's quite a mystery. That's why we wanted to shine a light on his life and career to help him get there this time.
Thank you very much, really glad you liked the documentary..
Thanks for making this. I never grew up when Hodges was playing and managing in baseball. From what I saw is a legendary career for Hodges both as a player and manager. And I'm glad he gets a nod to Cooperstown because that was a long time coming. LFGM.
You're welcome! Thank you for sharing your story and for watching the documentary and God bless!
This is remarkable! Thank you for this amazing documentary! I've loved Mr. Hodges for years, and I've never seen the man play - that's how important he is to the game of baseball.
That's amazing! You are so welcome, and thank you that is much appreciated.
I remember Gil Hodges as a New York Mets manager. I will always admired his seriousness and professionalism. The Dodgers are also deeply indebted to Hodges just as the Pirates are to Clemente.
Thank you for sharing that Basilio and for watching the film! We really appreciate your admiration towards Gil Hodges Sr.
Riichard Lewis would get me to go with him to see the Mets their 1st yr. We saw Hodges play. (bus trip from Englewood to The Polo Grounds.).
That must have been wonderful to see Hodges play! Thank you for sharing that Phil.
It’s a crime he’s not in. Hopefully all that changes this upcoming ballot. Great documentary about a legendary human being.
Thank you.. Yes, it's happening tomorrow, hopefully he makes it this time.. Really praying for that to happen.. God bless!
I'm a Red Sox fan & feel it's an injustice he's not in Cooperstown. Look what he did as a player & manager, especially with the Mets. I hope this is the year he makes it. Great tribute & documentary, also.
We hope so too.. We're glad that you appreciate the documentary as well. Thanks for the support and for watching the film. God bless you Kevin.
Made it to the hall of fame… finally !
Yes at long last!! We're really glad that Hodges finally got elected! Thank you for watching the documentary and God bless!
Great Documentary on Gil Hodges ... HOF bound for the true blue Dodger ... Cooperstown is calling, Hodges finally got voted in. It took a long time but Gil Hodges is by all means a Hall Of Famer ... Always was 💫⭐🌟⚡
Thank you very much Myster Mysterio. He truly is and we're glad that he finally got voted in.
Was there at the dodger game for the retirement of the number 14.
Long live Gil Hodges
It must have been nice to be able to take part on such a momentous event! Thank you for sharing that with us.
My favorite Dodgers as a kid growing up in L.A. were Koufax, Drysdale, "The Duke," and Gil Hodges - in that order. With absolutely no disrespect to Bill Mazeroski, Harold Baines, and other "borderline Hall of Famers" who made it, I have been an ANGRY CAMPER for decades at the Hall of Fame Committee for their ommission of Gil Hodges. Now, as tears roll down my face, he can continue his celebration in Heaven with Jackie, Pee Wee, "Big D," Alston, Lasorda, and other Dodger Blue in the Sky! "Say a prayer for Gil Hodges." (Classic and that's Brooklyn for you)
Amen to that! We're really happy that Gil Hodges has been finally elected in the HOF. Thank you for sharing your story Ivan. That's beautiful and we truly appreciate that! God bless you always.
Vin you taught me so much by example.
It's great to hear that the legendary Vin Scully has also taught you much by example. Thank you for watching the film. We really appreciate your support!
Vin Scully passed on August 2nd, 2022. This was his last gift not only for the Hodges family, it was a gift for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but for Brooklyn where he began his Dodgers Broadcast career.
It was truly heartbreaking moment to hear about Vin's passing. We are incredibly honored to have been able to work with him on this documentary, it was an absolute gift indeed.
I remember the '69 Miracle Mets very well. Had Gil remained alive, the Mets never would have tanked the way they did in the late 70s. The Mets retired Gil's number 14 a year after his death. The Dodgers should do so, too.
Thank you for sharing that with us and for watching this documentary.. Also, I think the Dodgers were able to retire Gil's number just recently..
@@SpiritJuice Yes, they did. Good for them!
HE MADE IT. In fact he made it the day he retired. And this comes from a south side Chicago fan, but man he did everything right like Lou Gehrig .
Really? That's quite the coincidence. We're glad that Gil Hodges was finally elected into the Baseball HOF last December.
Wow!!!!!
Thank you for watching this documentary!
Well done, gentlemen. Very well done.
Thank you for watching this documentary Dom.
The Hall of fame needs Hodges!
Agreed, It sure does!
I'm very happy that Good Gill finally got in to hall of fame. Finally! My grandfather always told told me. " Best player of my life time, Gill Hodges no doubt" I will go Dodger Stadium this year when they Finally retire his number 14.
That would be amazing! We're really glad that Gil Sr. is finally in the HOF, he really deserve to be there!
Brilliant work. Very engaging and emotional b
Thanks so much!
Fantastic job on this! So great to see a well produced documentary bringing attention to the Hall of Fame case of Gil Hodges. Hopefully this can help bring some attention to the cause and see Gil at long last elected this December. You know, when I see so many people rallying behind the cause of a guy whose career came to an end nearly 50 years ago and when I see recent headlines of performance enhancing drugs and trash can scandals in Major League Baseball, it makes me think the Hall of Fame needs Gil Hodges more than Hodges needed the Hall of Fame. Despite the fact he has yet to be elected, he is still loved and remembered by a wide array of people some like myself born years after he sadly passed who never even had the chance to see him play, but recognize nonetheless the character, commitment and talent that defined Gil Hodges. He played the game the right way and never will a time come when that simple fact won't be recognized by the fans of the game.
First off, thank you very much! That is the ultimate goal of this documentary so yes, we are hoping and praying. Second thank you so much for that wonderful testimony James, that is so on point and was said so beautifully. Finally, thank you for watching and God bless you always!
HES IN
If I ever go to visit new York I'll spend one whole day visiting the location of ebbets field, gil hodges grave and that Gil hodges mural
That would be amazing, I wish to do the same! Thanks for watching.
I’m here because the Dodgers finally retired his #14. Well deserved for the Hodges family!
👏🏼 Truly well deserved! Thank you for sharing that here too Carl.. God bless.
This is truly a video every baseball fan should see
Wow, that's so great to hear. Thanks for that Joel and thanks as well for watching the documentary, we really happy that Gil Hodges is now elected! God bless.
A Dodgers' Dodger, Heaven is for Heroes, Semper-Fi.
Holy Cow! Until seeing this film, I had no idea Gil Hodges was NOT in the Hall of Fame. How is that even possible? He was one of the best hitters in a decade dominated by pitching, and was one of the greatest fielders of all time. I could understand if he got overlooked for playing in a small market town. But New York and L.A.? It makes no sense.
It truly is a mystery, hopefully he makes it this time around. Thank you for watching the documentary!
Finally...HOF...🙏
Yes, finally! Thank you for your support and for watching this documentary. God bless!
Appreciate the reflections of Gil Jr.
Thanks and thank you for watching the documentary, God bless!
We did it! #HOFneedsHodges
Yes we did! Thank you for the support Anthony.. God bless!
Finally….this year is next year
Yes, finally! Thank you for watching this documentary. God bless!
@@SpiritJuice you too
Excellent! 👏
Thanks for watching!
Gil finally made it.
Far far overdue.
100%, we're really glad that Gil finally made it!
and it happened!!
Yes finally! Thank you for watching the documentary, we appreciate the support, God bless!
What a great documentary! I hope he gets in!
We're hoping and praying for that too! We're happy that you liked the documentary, thank you very much and God bless!
no doubt he's a hall of famer in baseball and as a man. prouder to be a Dodger fan because of Gil Hodges
Wow thank you for those kind words! Thanks for watching the documentary as well. God bless!
Thank Goodness he was Elected to the HOF but very sad he was not alive to see it Long over due Congrats to the Hodges family.
Thanks for the support! That was really quite unfortunate but on the bright side, his family is still there to witness this well deserved moment. We're really happy for them.
1972 was a bad year for the Bums with Robinson passing about 6 months after Hodges.
Yeah it was definitely an unfortunate year.
Thank you for watching this documentary..
Gil Hodges made the Baseball Hall of Fame on December 5th, 2021. Wife Joan celebrated quietly with her family.
Yes he did, and we are very happy for Gil and his family. Thank you for watching this documentary.. God bless you Kevin
I've been saying for decades that this guy belongs in the HOF. He was one of baseball's best players for a decade ('49-'59).
Agreed, we're hoping and praying that we could finally be heard! Thanks for watching the documentary. God bless!
My elder brother and I consider ourselves especially blest to have attended so many games at Ebbets Field. We could see and hear the players: Duke Snider, Pee Wee Reese, Carl Furillo, Junior Gilliam, Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Johnny Podres, Clem Labine, Carl Erskine, Gil Hodges, and others. And never once can we recall having seen Gil argue with an umpire. We so admired those men in unique ways and Gil in his. His faith, his fidelity to family, and his conduct, these we tried to emulate. It infuriates me that Gil’s widow Joan, now 98, has been denied her husband’s acceptance into the Hall of fame for all this time until now. Nonetheless, I take solace in Gil’s passing on the Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord, Easter Sunday. How fitting. I hope a hint from Heaven.
Thank you for sharing that with us John.. It must have been wonderful to have witnessed Gil and the team in the flesh! Thank you for watching and God bless!
In the HOF he goes.
Finally, we are really happy about Gil Hodges' election. Thank you very much and God bless!
Congratulations!
Thank you very much and God bless! We are really happy about Gil Hodges being elected!
As a lifelong Dodger fan and resident Hoosier in southern Indiana, I have a very biased opinion about Gil Hodges: Put him in the Hall, for crying out loud! Understandably, New York during his career was riddled with baseball talent. Gil not only thrived, but stood out during that era. Then, returning as manager of the hopeless Mets, he guided them to their "Miracle" season in 1969. If a heart attack had not cut short his managerial career, we may be talking more about his managing and not just his playing.
Biased or not, I have to agree with what you just laid out here Joe.. Thanks so much for that and for watching the documentary.. We also very much appreciate your support for Gil Hodges Sr! God bless.
i grew up hating the Dodgers as an immature child. Yankee fan here. BUT, i always loved Gil Hodges and Duke Snider; cant say why, i just did. And my hatred of the Dodgers was really jealousy! Hall of Famer, 100 percent
No doubt he should be in the baseball Hall of Fame!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Totally agree! Thank you for you support Patrick. God bless!
I would also think the committee would take into account that his numbers would be even better for his two years of military service you would have to almost expect if he starts two years sooner in his career he easily hits at least 30 more homers on top of other counting stats I still think even with his numbers he belongs in the hof
Thank you for shining a light on that and laying it out here Johnny, that is much appreciated. God bless you!
Unfortunately, many people do not know that Gil was elected to the Hall of Fame, but as was mentioned in the video, HOF Ted Williams said that Willie Mays' vote should not be counted as he was not physically present at the vote as he was ill at the time.
Roy Campanella not Mays
And now we're glad that he is now finally in the HOF. Thanks for watching the documentary and your support. God bless!
The Dodger's could start by retiring his number 14. As a kid, I would often look too see the retired numbers at Dodger Stadium. The one which was is always absent is 14 (because Gil hasn't been enshrined in the HOF) and yet Junior Gilliam's number 19 is retired
Yes maybe they could.. Thank you for sharing your story, it's always so nice to hear good stories from people.
It's time. No, it's well past time.
Very well said sir Edward. Thanks for watching and God bless!
Citi Field should be renamed "Gil Hodges Stadium" sponsored by Citi Bank!
What an interesting take, thanks for sharing that.
Why aren’t the Dodgers actually spreading this on all their social media channels? The vote is next month!
I can't say for certain, but this is a SJ and CAC collaboration and the Dodgers were not involved in the production of this film. That is why, along with several people that personally shares this to support Gil Hodges, we only share this through Spirit Juice and CAC channels / socials.
Anyways, Thank you for watching the documentary and God bless. We are hoping and praying that Gil Hodges makes it this time!
@@SpiritJuice well I have been spreading on the Dodgers social media and posting the link as a comment on their posts …dodger fans need to watch this
@@valtem1 Thank you for doing that, we really appreciate it!
Total injustice Hodges has gone through.
Gil Hodges should’ve been elected to the Hall of Fame 28 years ago by the Veterans committee , when he had enough votes (12) for enshrinement. However, Ted Williams disallowed Roy Campanella‘s vote because Campanella was sick and unable to vote in person, keeping Hodges out.
Indeed! Thank you for sharing this side of the story here valtem1, not many people know this and we're glad that you could lay this out here. God bless you!
Hodges, when he retired, had the most HRs for a right handed hitter in MLB history…why doesn’t anybody bring that fact up when discussing his era and candidacy
Thank you for that valtem1, these facts are what we are trying to bring into the spotlight and soon we hope that it can be well seen. God bless!
Not only does Gil Hodges belong in the MLB Hall of Fame, I hope that the Los Angeles Dodgers retire his number 14.
I think that would be wonderful Josh. Thank you for watching this documentary. God bless!
Tired of waiting. This has to be the year he gets in.
All fingers and toes crossed, we truly hope so too! God bless you Jay!
Stan Musial, Albert Pujols, Ted Williams, Miguel Cabrera, Freddie Freeman. That is my 5
Thank you for sharing that Paul, God bless!
Yaay - Congrats on election to HOF!🎈🎈
Yes, we are really happy about Gil Hodges being elected! Thank you very much and God bless!
Hodges set the Mets back a decade by giving up on Amos Otis and Nolan Ryan!
Take away the one season where literally everything went the Mets way, and he had a losing record as Mets manager.. and I'm not holding his poor record managing a bad Senators team against him.
As a player, he was a Hall of Famer no doubt. And it's a shame it took so long. But as a Mets fan I don't get all the praise he gets as a manager. 1969 was ONE season!
Thanks for sharing you thoughts on this.
Hodges, Kaat, Dick Allen, Munson, Mattingly. All belong in the HOF
Yes, We believe so too! Thank you for watching the documentary. God bless!
@@SpiritJuice And I would be remiss to leave out Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner. They belong as well.
I agree with all your picks for the hall except for Mattingly he only had four great years and that was it
@@johnnysadberry8979 I think Koufax only had 5 great years before he decided to retire because of severe arm pain.
Only part that’s not factual is Vin Scully’s claim that he didn’t play well but spoke well in the 1959 World Series…Gil Hodges was 9 for 23 in the series for a .391 batting average…the highest of any player in that series and would have won MVP if not for his pitcher teammate Larry Sherry
Thank you for laying that out valtem and for all your support, God bless you always!
Hall of Fame should be shamed of there self they on blind no. Good
Gil Hodges never threw chairs? Bob Knight should take lessons from him.
Haha yes perhaps.. Thank you for watching this documentary of Gil Hodges!
Doesnt make sense Fred Mcgriff beats Hodges in every offensive category and Mcgiff is not in the Hall of Fame but Hodges is.
I agree that Fred Mcgriff is also a very impressive player but based on the Standards of Voting for HOF, I believe given the overall back ground of Gil Hodges, It does makes sense that he is now in the HOF.
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Oh really? That's cool!