Albersheim's 2014 Summer Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/24/2014
Gil Hodges (D 1972) played most of his career for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers. The eight time All-Star is generally recognized as the major leagues' most outstanding first baseman in the 1950s, with teammate Duke Snider being the only player to have more home runs or runs batted in during the decade. He was also exceptional defensively, winning the first three Gold Glove Awards and led the National League in double plays four times and in putouts, assists and fielding percentage three times each. He ranked second in NL history with 1,281 assists and 1,614 double plays when his career ended, and was among the league's career leaders in games (6th, 1,908) and total chances (10th, 16,751) at first base. After his playing days, he managed the New York Mets to the 1969 World Series title, one of the greatest upsets in Series history.
Offered is a photo (7.75 x 9.25 inches) signed by Hodges and personalized to Preacher. The back is also signed.
COA from Preacher Roe Family and Letter of Authenticity from Richard Albersheim.