Rich, colorful rookie card of Dodgers and Mets fan favorite Gil Hodges. His excellence on the field and in the manager's chair each contributed to Gil's eventual Cooperstown enshrinement, despite coming decades removed from that success. The SGC VG/EX 4 reflects typical soft corners and light surface wear from handling, well within the VG/EX technical bounds. An exceptional image and solid registration make this card a cut above the average Bowman example.