What is Jim Gilliam's middle name?
William
What is Jim Gilliam's full name?
James William Gilliam
Jim Gilliam nickname(s):
Junior
Jim Gilliam date of birth:
October 17, 1928
How old was Jim Gilliam when died?
49
Where was Jim Gilliam born?
Nashville, TN
When did Jim Gilliam die?
October 8, 1978
Where did Jim Gilliam die?
Inglewood, CA
How tall is Jim Gilliam?
5' 10" (178 cm)
How much does Jim Gilliam weigh?
175 lbs (79.4 kg)
What is Jim Gilliam nationality?
American
Where did Jim Gilliam go to school?
Pearl (Nashville, TN)
What is Jim Gilliam's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
James William "Junior" Gilliam (October 17, 1928 – October 8, 1978) was an American second baseman, third baseman, and coach in Negro League and Major League Baseball who spent his entire major league career with the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers. He was named the 1953 National League Rookie of the Year, and was a key member of ten National League championship teams from 1953 to 1978. As the Dodgers' leadoff hitter for most of the 1950s, he scored over 100 runs in each of his first four seasons and led the National League in triples in 1953 and walks in 1959. Upon retirement, he became one of the first African-American coaches in the major leagues.