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Billy Joel Trivia
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Sunday, July 8, 2012
Answers to Gil Hodges Trivia
Alright, fans of the legendary Met manager and Brooklyn Dodgers first base man---Gil Hodges, how did you do? Check out the answers below.
1) The part of the military that Hodges served in World War II was the Marine Corps where he was awarded a bronze star
2) In 1950, his four home runs in a nine inning game had only been done once in the prior fifty years by Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig
3) He caught the last out of the 1955 World Series won by the Dodgers (Johnny Podres won the game). The throw was made to Hodges by Pee Wee Reese
4) His first managing job was with The Washington Senators
5) When Hodges manged the Mets, his third base coach in 1969 was 'The Walking Man', Eddie Yost
6) In 1969 Hodge's Mets won 100 games during the regular season
7) The average winners share in the World Series in 1969 was $18,388
8) The great quote about Hodges came from Branch Rickey
9) He started his career as a third baseman
10) His number was 14
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1) The part of the military that Hodges served in World War II was the Marine Corps where he was awarded a bronze star
2) In 1950, his four home runs in a nine inning game had only been done once in the prior fifty years by Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig
3) He caught the last out of the 1955 World Series won by the Dodgers (Johnny Podres won the game). The throw was made to Hodges by Pee Wee Reese
4) His first managing job was with The Washington Senators
5) When Hodges manged the Mets, his third base coach in 1969 was 'The Walking Man', Eddie Yost
6) In 1969 Hodge's Mets won 100 games during the regular season
7) The average winners share in the World Series in 1969 was $18,388
8) The great quote about Hodges came from Branch Rickey
9) He started his career as a third baseman
10) His number was 14
How did you do? Let us know.
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Sunday, July 1, 2012
Gil Hodges Trivia Quiz
How well do you know the 1969 New York Mets Manager Gil Hodges? See how you do in the Gil Hodges Trivia Challenge. Keep visiting Trivia Man to find answers.
1) In which part of the military did Gil Hodges serve in World War II?
2) In 1950, Hodges hit four home runs in a nine inning game--what hall of famer was the only other player to accomplish that feat in the prior fifty years?
3) Who threw the ball to Hodges for the final out of the 1955 World Series?
4) What team did he first manage after leaving the New York Mets in 1963?
5) Who was the Mets third base coach in 1969?
6) How many games did the Mets win in the 1969 regular season?
7) Within five thousand dollars, what was the individual winner's share in the 1969 World Series?
8) What Baseball Executive once said of Hodges, "He's the kind of boy who makes his scout's job safe for twenty years?"
9) Hodges broke into the majors with the Dodgers and played what position?
10) What was Hodges official number?
How well did you know Gil Hodges and should he be in the Hall of Fame. Let us know what you think?
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1) In which part of the military did Gil Hodges serve in World War II?
2) In 1950, Hodges hit four home runs in a nine inning game--what hall of famer was the only other player to accomplish that feat in the prior fifty years?
3) Who threw the ball to Hodges for the final out of the 1955 World Series?
4) What team did he first manage after leaving the New York Mets in 1963?
5) Who was the Mets third base coach in 1969?
6) How many games did the Mets win in the 1969 regular season?
7) Within five thousand dollars, what was the individual winner's share in the 1969 World Series?
8) What Baseball Executive once said of Hodges, "He's the kind of boy who makes his scout's job safe for twenty years?"
9) Hodges broke into the majors with the Dodgers and played what position?
10) What was Hodges official number?
How well did you know Gil Hodges and should he be in the Hall of Fame. Let us know what you think?
Trivia Man is an absolutely free blog that is why we appreciate if you can support our ads. Thank you.
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