Former Mets catcher Ron Hodges, dead at 74

Nov 24 2023 by Amazin' Avenue

 
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We’ve lost a career Met.

Ron Hodges, former Mets catcher, has passed away at the age of 74. Howie Rose took to X/Twitter today to pay tribute to the longtime Met.

Very sad to learn today of the passing of longtime Mets catcher Ron Hodges at age 74. He played his entire 12 year career with the Mets, mostly backing up Jerry Grote and later John Stearns. A valuable call up when Grote was injured in 1973. Solid roster piece. LHH...

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