Mets Manager Gil Hodges is laid to rest. Many sports notables attend the funeral including Jackie Robinson, Tom Seaver, Pee Wee Reese, Don Newcombe, Ralph Branca, Yogi Berra, Jerry Koosman, Bud Harrelson, Jerry Grote, Jim McAndrew, Duffy Dyer, announcer Mel Allen and Mayor John Lindsay.
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To me, aside from Jackie who would pass away a few months later, is Danny Friscella. He is the dark-haired guy to the left of Gary Gentry at 8:45. He was killed on Jan 1, 1977 in a dune buggy accident. The roads we travel and how unexpected life can end.
NYVoice 1 month ago
gil is not in the hall of fame--it is worse than a scandal it is a crime
Gill in in God's hall no doubt about it
vivascargill1 3 months ago