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Quote by Gil Hodges

“Many children work hard to please their parents, but what I truly longed for was good times that were about us, not about me. That is the real hole the Dodgers filled in my life.”

Quote by Gil Hodges

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Gil Hodges was a renowned baseball manager, born on April 4, 1924, and passed away on April 2, 1972. His achievements and contributions in the baseball world have made him a legendary figure in the sport. more

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