"If you had a son, it would be a great thing to have him grow up to be just like Gil Hodges." - Pee Wee Reese An eight-time All-Star, three-time Gold Glove recipient, and three-time World Series champion, Gil Hodges was the most dominating first baseman of the 1950's and his managerial feat in 1969 with the Miracle Mets surely ranks as one of the most impressive such efforts in the game's annals. Hodges' large and bold autograph blazes across the sweet spot of this OAL, white and be(Feeney) baseball. The ball is clean, white and beautiful. The signature grades a 8.5/10.