8 All Star Games
Won the first 3 Gold Gloves for his position. He would have won many more but Gold Gloves were not awarded until 1957.
14 career grand slams.
From 1949 - 1959, he averaged 30 home runs and 101 runs batted in per season.
In his era, he was the only player to drive in over 100 runs in 7 straight seasons.
He lost approximately 4 seasons to military service during WW II which likely delayed his career as an everyday player since he did not become an everyday player until 1949. He turned 25 years old just before the season in 1949. If he would not have served our country in WW II, his career would have likely started several years sooner which would have helped his overall career numbers.
More career homers than Mize, DiMaggio, Berra and Kiner.
Also, won a World Series as a player and manager.
By now you have probably figured out who I am talking about.
I am a great Gil Hodges fan so I am biased in my opinion but, Gil belongs in the Hall of Fame.
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