Hodges’ widow Joan, who is 95, will be unable to attend, but his son, Gil Jr., and his daughters Irene and Cindy will be in attendance for the July induction.

Gil Hodges died of a heart attack at age 47 in 1972. “We are so thankful that Joan was able to see Gil inducted into the Hall of Fame in July,” Mets president Sandy Alderson said in a statement.

Hodges, a Dodger from 1943-61, was never the star attraction as the team ripped off seven pennants in 13 seasons. Yet, by almost any measure, he was one of the best players of his era.

According to Mort Zachter's biography, " Gil Hodges: A Hall of Fame Life," Hodges got Howard to open his stance, move closer to the plate, and keep his head and hands still in the batter's box.

Joan Hodges, the widow of former Mets manager and Hall of Famer Gil Hodges, died on Saturday night after a long illness, the Mets announced on Sunday. She was 10 days shy of her 96th birthday.

Gil Hodges died of a heart attack at age 47 in 1972. "We are so thankful that Joan was able to see Gil inducted into the Hall of Fame in July," Mets president Sandy Alderson said in a statement.

Hodges, a Dodger from 1943-61, was never the star attraction as the team ripped off seven pennants in 13 seasons. Yet, by almost any measure, he was one of the best players of his era.

Gil Hodges died of a heart attack at age 47 in 1972. “We are so thankful that Joan was able to see Gil inducted into the Hall of Fame in July,” Mets president Sandy Alderson said in a statement.

According to FanGraphs, Hodges ranks 12th among all players in Wins Above Replacement from 1948-59. The first 11 are all in the Hall of Fame; the first 10 were enshrined decades ago and Miñoso ...