Echo Park in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Gil Hodges
June 4, 2022
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Photographed by Craig Baker
1. Gil Hodges Marker
Inscription.
Gil Hodges' first two positions in the Major Leagues were at third base and catcher, but the Indiana native eventually found a home at first base and became an anchor to the Dodger dynasty that captured five N.L. pennants between 1949 and 1956. Hodges was a member of Brooklyn's only World Series championship in 1955 and the Dodgers' first championship on the West Coast in 1959. On August 31, 1950, Hodges became the only player in Brooklyn history - and the first National Leaguer of the 20th century - to hit four home runs in a game during the Dodgers' 19-3 victory over the Boston Braves at Ebbets Field.
Gil Hodges' first two positions in the Major Leagues were at third base and catcher,
but the Indiana native eventually found a home at first base and became an anchor
to the Dodger dynasty that captured five N.L. pennants between 1949 and 1956.
Hodges was a member of Brooklyn's only World Series championship in 1955 and the
Dodgers' first championship on the West Coast in 1959. On August 31, 1950, Hodges
became the only player in Brooklyn history - and the first National Leaguer of the
20th century - to hit four home runs in a game during the Dodgers' 19-3 victory over
the Boston Braves at Ebbets Field.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 34° 4.346′ N, 118° 14.443′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Echo Park. It can be reached from Vin Scully Avenue 0.3 miles east of Stadium Way. Located in front of the Dodgers Team Store near the stadiums Top Deck parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles CA 90012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 12 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Duke Snider (here, next to this marker); Pee Wee Reese (a few steps from this marker); Don Drysdale (a few steps from this marker); Vin Scully (a
Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
