Soul Of A Champion
The Gil Hodges Story
For decades, one of baseball’s greatest mysteries was Gil Hodges’ absence from the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
From his upbringing rural in Indiana to his WWII military service, from his illustrious baseball career on two coasts to his devoted family life as a husband and father, this documentary will introduce you to a true hero who is now finally honored among baseball’s greatest players.
EXCITING NEWS!
Soul of a Champion wins New York Emmy Award
We are so proud to announce that Soul of a Champion: The Gil Hodges Story was nominated for and received the 2022 New York Emmy Award in the category of Best Sports Documentary. We are so proud of this achievement and grateful that it will help to amplify the story of Gil’s life and career.
Experience the largely forgotten story of this remarkable man, as told by family members and baseball legends from the Brooklyn Dodgers, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets.
Vin Scully, Dodgers Broadcaster 1950-2016
Tommy Lasorda, Hall Of Fame L.A. Dodgers Manager
Cleon Jones, New York Mets 1963-1975
Brian Golden, Sports Columnist
Gil Hodges, Jr., Eldest Child of Gil Hodges
Thomas Oliphant, Journalist and Author
Carl Erksine, Dodgers Pitcher 1948-1959
“Gil was the heart and soul of the Brooklyn Dodgers.”
~ Jackie Robinson
On December 5, 2021, Gil Hodges was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame!
We did it! One month after the release of this documentary, Gil Hodges was elected into Cooperstown by the Golden Days Era Committee. We are so grateful for the opportunity to tell his story and to have played even a small part in getting Gil Hodges the recognition he so rightly deserves.
Watch Gil Hodges, Jr. on MLB Network
Gil Hodges, Jr. recently appeared on the MLB Network to talk about his father’s baseball career and legacy and discuss the new documentary.
Click here to watch the whole segment.