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This is such an emotional moment in local NY/ Bklyn baseball history. A beloved member of the "Boys of Summer" helping to bring the Bums their first and only Bklyn championship. A rock solid defensive and offensive player. For many years the baseball decision makers just felt Gil didn't have the career numbers to warrant induction, but he was such a legend in this borough and a member of the heralded 1955 world champion team...as well as clutch player who Clem Labine noted: "The fans at Ebbetts never booed Gil." He was so respected. And then, of course, to guide the hapless NY Mets to their very first World Series championship.....things dreams are made of. He was inducted as a player though and his plaque should have him wearing that Brooklyn cap. Its about time.