His years of stellar service within the walls of Ebbets Field in addition to the time he spent overseas earned Gil Hodges not only the respect of the fans and his peers but also this great honor. As was stated in this attractive Proclamation, "Friday July 19, 1957", "Gil Hodges Night"- has been arranged as a tribute to this truly great major league baseball star". Signed in black ink by the President of Brooklyn, John Cashmore and complete with his presidential gold seal. Framed, NRMT.