1948 Brooklyn Dodgers Team Issue Gil Hodges Signed Rookie Card RC BGS
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Presented is signed 1948 photo of Gil Hodges, one of the earlier known items that he signed. Hodges was a 2022 posthumous inductee to the Baseball Hall of Fame. The striking image was from the Brooklyn Dodgers Photo Pack from '48, which was Hodges' official rookie season. Hodges served as a U.S. Marine in World War II, and he was awarded a Bronze Star. Hodges broke in with the Dodgers in 1947 as a back-up catcher, playing in only 23 games. In 1948, Roy Campanella took over as the Dodgers' first-string catcher and Hodges was moved to first base. Gil hit .249 that season, with 11 home runs. Hodges hit more home runs than any other right-handed National League batter during the 1950s. He won the first Gold Glove Award for a first baseman in 1957, back when the Gold Glove was an MLB award. Hodges also won the Gold Glove the next two years when it became a league award. He most likely would have won more Gold Gloves, but the award was not instituted until his tenth season as a first baseman. The 8-time All-Star was a part of two Dodgers World Champions, including the only World Championship of the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1955. Hodges later became a manager, and skippered the amazing Miracle Mets World Champions in 1969. The photo measures approx. 6.5x9". Hodges signed and inscribed the photo in pen, neatly writing, "Best Wishes/ Gil Hodges." The signed photo has been encapsulated and BAS certified as "AUTHENTIC AUTOGRAPH."
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