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Quiz about Gil Hodges
Quiz about Gil Hodges

Gil Hodges Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz about the great Gil Hodges.

A multiple-choice quiz by shamrock12. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
shamrock12
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
370,852
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
169
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Question 1 of 10
1. When and where was Gil Hodges born? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In which branch of the military did Hodges serve in World War II? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Hodges spent his career as a first baseman. Did he always play that position?


Question 4 of 10
4. On August 31, 1950 Gil Hodges had a memorable day. What was so special about that day? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Hodges did not finish his career as a Dodger, why not? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Did the Dodgers retire the number 14 worn buy Hodges?


Question 7 of 10
7. How many times was Hodges selected as an All Star? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How many home runs did Hodges hit in his career? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In how many World Series did Hodges participate? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. When did Gil Hodges pass away? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When and where was Gil Hodges born?

Answer: 1924 Princeton, Indiana

He was the middle child. He had two siblings.
2. In which branch of the military did Hodges serve in World War II?

Answer: U.S. Marine Corps

Hodges was an anti air craft gunner. He was awarded a Bronze Star for valor in combat for actions at Tinian and Okinawa.
3. Hodges spent his career as a first baseman. Did he always play that position?

Answer: No

Hodges was originally signed by the Dodgers as a third baseman. When he returned in 1947 from the service after WW2 he became a catcher. He was moved to first to accomodate Roy Campanella (who joined the Dodgers in 1948) as the starting catcher.
4. On August 31, 1950 Gil Hodges had a memorable day. What was so special about that day?

Answer: Hit 4 home runs off 4 different pitchers.

He hit those four without the benefit of extra innings.The Dodgers beat the Boston Braves 19-3.
5. Hodges did not finish his career as a Dodger, why not?

Answer: He was taken by the New York Mets in the 1961 expansion draft.

The Los Angeles Dodgers did not protect Hodges in the expansion draft. He played only 65 games in two years with the Mets and was traded to Washington Senators. Upon completion of the trade Hodges retired so he could be the manager of the Senators.
6. Did the Dodgers retire the number 14 worn buy Hodges?

Answer: No

It is interesting that the Mets thought enough of Hodges to retire his number 14 in 1973.
7. How many times was Hodges selected as an All Star?

Answer: 8 times

He was selected 7 consecutive years 1949-1955 and again in 1957.
8. How many home runs did Hodges hit in his career?

Answer: 370

He had a total of 1,274 runs batted in.
9. In how many World Series did Hodges participate?

Answer: 8

He appeared in 7 as a player and one as the manager of the 1969 Mets, who won the World Series.
10. When did Gil Hodges pass away?

Answer: April 2, 1972

He was only 47 years old.
Source: Author shamrock12

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