100 Random Cool Mets Things #58: Gil Hodges tribute in 1973 Old Timers’ Day program

I went back and forth on if I wanted to slap the word “cool” on this, but I decided it fit the spirit of the series.  As I was looking for things I found this is in the 1973 Old Timers’ Day program.  Very devastating.  I really can’t imagine how shocking Gil’s death must have been.

That year it looks like the Mets faced a squad of Yankees/Dodgers/Senators (Gil managed the Senators).  Maybe the Giants teamed with the Mets?

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