They actually said yes and the statues are officially happening at Citi Field which is just wild to think about after all this back and forth talk. I keep looking at the photos and honestly it feels like justice for Hodges and Seaver because those guys were the foundation of …
July 9, 2016
Final supporters
To: Fred Wilpon, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, New York Mets
From: Mets fans everywhere
RE: Gil Hodges and Tom Seaver Statue
Dear Mr. Wilpon: As we’re sure you’re well aware, the New York Mets will soon celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of one of the supreme moments in their history, the World Championship of 1969. The Mets seemed to transform themselves from Lovable Losers to Champions almost overnight, and while it was a true team effort in the best sense of the phrase, the contributions of two men stand out above the rest: Number 14, manager Gil Hodges, and Number 41, pitcher Tom Seaver. For this reason, we are respectfully encouraging you to commission a statue of these two baseball legends to be unveiled at Citi Field in 2019.
It’s been said that two great miracles took place in the Summer of 1969: Men walked on the moon and the Mets won the World Series. People still discuss which achievement is better remembered today. Although George Burns in the classic film “Oh God” declared that the 1969 Mets were his last miracle, neither the moon landing nor the Mets’ title were miracles in the supernatural sense: both were the result of focused hard work and dedicated team effort.
Gil Hodges, the quiet, strong first baseman of Brooklyn Dodgers legend, took over a team that had come to accept losing as part of its identity and quickly taught them to play together and win. He depended on his entire roster, but the supreme leader and talent among that group of young men was future Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver, who, like Hodges, served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. In many ways, even beyond the numbers they wore, Hodges and Seaver were mirror images. It would be fitting and proper for the Mets to immortalize their contributions to this great franchise with a statue honoring them together.
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Reached 250 supporters
May 1, 2016
April 29, 2016
I keep watching the counter tick up and it is honestly wild to see how many people still really care about the 69 team after all these years. If we can get a few more folks to hit the button right now then we might actually have something that impossible to ignore when we present this. Just think about seeing those two outside the gates finally.
Reached 100 supporters
April 3, 2016
172 Comments
Gil was my Mother's neighbor in Brooklyn. He was her hero. She & my Dad taught me baseball. Tom was my hero as a kid. There are no others more deserving of this honor. Make it happen! NOW
Been a New York Mets fan since 1971 and almost every stadium I go to have statues of their legendary players. Let's get this done before Seaver is no longer with us!! Let's go Mets!!!
I am not a Mets fan. I am a fan of Honor, Integrity, and Devotion to the game. These two men exemplified that for me as I was growing up. Their lives reached beyond the five Boroughs all the way to a small town in Oregon. I will always be a fan of these two men.
Frankly put, there would be no Miracle of 1969 were it not for these two individuals that handled the Mets name with class and dignity on and off the diamond. Please Mets ownership, erect a statue to Gil and Tom now!
That 41 in my primary email address ought to say something. The Franchise and Gil. 14 and 41. Long overdue Mr Wilpon. Your team is the Mets not the Dodgers.
Seaver’s honored. Now long overdue honor for Gil Hodges
This should have happened years ago! Let's make this happen now!
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They actually said yes and the statues are officially happening at Citi Field which is just wild to think about after all this back and forth talk. I keep looking at the photos and honestly it feels like justice for Hodges and Seaver because those guys were the foundation of …
July 9, 2016
Final supporters
To: Fred Wilpon, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, New York Mets
From: Mets fans everywhere
RE: Gil Hodges and Tom Seaver Statue
Dear Mr. Wilpon: As we’re sure you’re well aware, the New York Mets will soon celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of one of the supreme moments in their history, the World Championship of 1969. The Mets seemed to transform themselves from Lovable Losers to Champions almost overnight, and while it was a true team effort in the best sense of the phrase, the contributions of two men stand out above the rest: Number 14, manager Gil Hodges, and Number 41, pitcher Tom Seaver. For this reason, we are respectfully encouraging you to commission a statue of these two baseball legends to be unveiled at Citi Field in 2019.
It’s been said that two great miracles took place in the Summer of 1969: Men walked on the moon and the Mets won the World Series. People still discuss which achievement is better remembered today. Although George Burns in the classic film “Oh God” declared that the 1969 Mets were his last miracle, neither the moon landing nor the Mets’ title were miracles in the supernatural sense: both were the result of focused hard work and dedicated team effort.
Gil Hodges, the quiet, strong first baseman of Brooklyn Dodgers legend, took over a team that had come to accept losing as part of its identity and quickly taught them to play together and win. He depended on his entire roster, but the supreme leader and talent among that group of young men was future Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver, who, like Hodges, served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. In many ways, even beyond the numbers they wore, Hodges and Seaver were mirror images. It would be fitting and proper for the Mets to immortalize their contributions to this great franchise with a statue honoring them together.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
May 1, 2016
April 29, 2016
I keep watching the counter tick up and it is honestly wild to see how many people still really care about the 69 team after all these years. If we can get a few more folks to hit the button right now then we might actually have something that impossible to ignore when we present this. Just think about seeing those two outside the gates finally.
Reached 100 supporters
April 3, 2016
172 Comments
Gil Hodges and “Tom ‘The Franchise’ Seaver are long-deserving of statues at Citi Field commemorating their achievements with the New York Mets,” This would be a invaluable link to the Mets past for todays and future Met fans.
Gil was my Mother's neighbor in Brooklyn. He was her hero. She & my Dad taught me baseball. Tom was my hero as a kid. There are no others more deserving of this honor. Make it happen! NOW
Been a New York Mets fan since 1971 and almost every stadium I go to have statues of their legendary players. Let's get this done before Seaver is no longer with us!! Let's go Mets!!!
I am not a Mets fan. I am a fan of Honor, Integrity, and Devotion to the game. These two men exemplified that for me as I was growing up. Their lives reached beyond the five Boroughs all the way to a small town in Oregon. I will always be a fan of these two men.
Frankly put, there would be no Miracle of 1969 were it not for these two individuals that handled the Mets name with class and dignity on and off the diamond. Please Mets ownership, erect a statue to Gil and Tom now!
That 41 in my primary email address ought to say something. The Franchise and Gil. 14 and 41. Long overdue Mr Wilpon. Your team is the Mets not the Dodgers.
Seaver’s honored. Now long overdue honor for Gil Hodges
This should have happened years ago! Let's make this happen now!
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Gil Hodges and “Tom ‘The Franchise’ Seaver are long-deserving of statues at Citi Field commemorating their achievements with the New York Mets,” This would be a invaluable link to the Mets past for todays and future Met fans.