The New York Times – Sports:
While David Ortiz sailed in as a first-ballot Hall of Famer, the year’s other new inductees had to wait for decades — four did not live to see the honor.
Category: Hodges, Gil
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With Jersey Retirement, Gil Hodges Connects the Dodgers and Mets Again
The New York Times – Sports:
A tense series between the N.L.’s best teams will pause to honor Gil Hodges, an icon for both franchises who is having his No. 14 jersey retired by Los Angeles.
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Joe Pignatano, Met Coach Known for His Bullpen Farm, Dies at 92
The New York Times – Sports:
After an undistinguished career as a catcher with the Brooklyn Dodgers and other teams, he cultivated vegetables as well as relief pitchers at Shea Stadium.