This Day In Dodgers History: Jim Gilliam Wins Rookie Of The Year; Andy Messersmith Part Of MLB Free Agency Beginning
After putting together a stellar season for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Jim Gilliam was named the National League Rookie of the Year on this day in 1953. For Gilliam, who would go on to spend his entire career with the Brooklyn/Los…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jim Gilliam Jersey Number Retired
On October 10, 1978, the Los Angeles Dodgers retired the No. 19 for Jim Gilliam before Game 1 of their World Series matchup against the New York...
Celebrating the Legacy: 45 Years Since the Passing of Dodger Legend Jim Gilliam
Today marks the 45th anniversary of the passing of James William "Junior" Gilliam, a baseball icon whose career was a tapestry of historic moments and groundbreaking accomplishments. Born on October 17, 1928, in Nashville, Tennessee, Gilliam's journey to the pinnacle…
