SummaryImage represented is one of a related set (DODG 0470, DODG 0468), some of which may also be described in this new record; Three views of Gil Hodges in suit and Brooklyn Dodgers executive with bow tile at contract signing; 0468 (8 x 10 in.) shows Hodges in profile about to catch contract in first baseman's glove; 0469 (10 x 8 in.) shows Hodges and executive holding contract together; 0470 (8 x 10 in.) shows frontal view of Hodges about to catch contract. Caption on verso of 0468: "Good With Baseballs and Contracts: Dodger first baseman Gil Hodges makes an easy grab of contract tossed his way by Buzzy Bavasi, vice president of the Brooks, yesterday at Ebbets Field office. The contract, Hodges' ninth, is believed to call for $33,000, a raise of $3,000 for the Flock slugger who enjoyed his best season last year."
SubjectHodges, Gil, 1924-1972 ; Bavasi, Buzzie ; Brooklyn Dodgers (Baseball team) ; Brooklyn Dodgers (Baseball team) -- Employees ; Baseball players -- New York (State) -- New York ; Contracts -- New York (State) -- New York
Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
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