Three-Inning Save: Talking 'Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger' with Steve Dittmore
We learn about longtime Dodgers player and coach Jim Gilliam, whose number 19 is retired by the franchise, thanks to a new book written by Steve Dittmore on Gilliam's life and career.
Three-Inning Save: A Los Angeles Dodgers Podcast
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Show Notes
On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we talk to author Steve Dittmore about his book 'Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger.'
Gilliam played for the Dodgers from 1953-66, spanning their time in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, winning National League Rookie of the Year and playing in seven World Series. Gilliam was also a longtime coach with the Dodgers, and the first Black base coach in major league history.
Dittmore's book delves into Gilliam's upbringing, his early life, time in the Negro Leagues, and his decades in baseball. The book features several interviews of former players and teammates of Gilliam, and the Foreword to the book is written by former Dodgers general manager Fred Claire.
Related reading:
- How to buy 'Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger'
- Steve Dittmore's website
- From 2021, Dittmore on why Gilliam and Willie Davis deserve more consideration for the Hall of Fame.
The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore.
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