Princeton in Gibson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Gilbert "Gil" Ray Hodges
1924-1972
Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 1, 2025
1. Gilbert "Gil" Ray Hodges Marker
Born in Princeton, Dodgers first baseman Gil Hodges grew up in Petersburg. In 1941, he played American Legion baseball here. The field was renamed for him in 1970. Hodges debuted with MLB's Brooklyn Dodgers in 1943 but served with the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater in WWII. He returned to the Dodgers, playing basketball at Oakland City College in the offseason.
Between 1947-1961, the eight-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glover helped the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers win seven pennants and two World Series. Hodges played for the New York Mets in their 1962 inaugural season and, as manager, led the 1969 "Miracle Mets" to their first World Series title. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022.
Erected 2024 by Indiana Historical Bureau, William G. Pomeroy Foundation, The City of Princeton, Indiana, and North Gibson School Corporation. (Marker Number 26.2024.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Sports • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Baseball Hall of Famers, the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers, and the
this page online
Location. 38° 21.696′ N, 87° 34.479′ W. Marker is in Princeton, Indiana, in Gibson County. It is on North Lafayette Park Drive north of West Spruce Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located at Lafayette Park in front of Gil Hodges Field. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 N Lafayette Pk Dr, Princeton IN 47670, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Indiana’s Tri-State Region, in Southern Indiana, and in the Wabash Valley. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brownlee Addition Historic District (approx. 0.3 miles away); North Main Street Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Declaration of Friendship (approx. 0.4
Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 1, 2025
2. Gilbert "Gil" Ray Hodges Marker
reverse side
More about this marker. Marker was dedicated on October 4, 2024.
Also see . . .
1. Gil Hodges on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 2, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
2. Gil Hodges (Baseball Hall of Fame). Hodges was elected 50 years after his death on the Golden Days Era ballot, after numerous attempts to get him into the Hall. (Submitted on October 2, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
3. Gil Hodges (Baseball-reference.com). Contains a complete statistical look at Hodges' Major League playing career. (There is a separate page for his managerial career) (Submitted on October 2, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 1, 2025
3. Gilbert "Gil" Ray Hodges Marker
Marker is located at Lafayette Park in front of Gil Hodges Field.
Photographed by Unknown, 1956
4. Gilbert "Gil" Ray Hodges
as a Brooklyn Dodgers player
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 2, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
