Former Mets catcher Ron Hodges dies at 74
May 11, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; A detailed view of the New York Mets logo on a bat during the game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets at Nationals Park. credits: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports Longtime New York Mets catcher Ron Hodges died Friday after a short illness. He was 74.
A team spokesman confirmed Hodges' passing at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Va.
Hodges played his entire 12-season major league career with the Mets — under seven different managers.
He batted .240 with 19 home runs and 147 RBIs in 666 games from 1973-84.
—Field Level Media
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