Morning Briefing: Baseball World Reacts To Gil Hodges’ HOF Induction
Good morning, Mets fans!
Despite MLB being in a lockout, the Baseball Hall of Fame announced its Golden Era Class of 2022, which included former Met Gil Hodges.
News: In his 35th time on a Hall of Fame ballot, Mets legend Gil Hodges has been elected to Cooperstown. A moment to treasure for Hodges' 95-year-old wife, as well as the rest of his family.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) December 5, 2021
Joe D. was very pleased with Hodges finally getting the call to the hall. Art Shamsky, Vin Scully and Howie Rose were among others who celebrated the news publicly.
In addition to Hodges, Bud Fowler, Jim Kaat, Tony Oliva, Buck O’Neil and Minnie Miñoso were also named as 2022 HOF inductees.
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