Abstract
This first full-length biography of the pioneer covers Jim “Junior” Gilliam’s role during important baseball transitions. An established star in the Negro Leagues, Gilliam followed Jackie Robinson in MLB’s integration efforts. As both a Brooklyn Dodger and Los Angeles Dodger, Gilliam notched some of the final baseball highlights at Ebbets Field and then served as a face of the new Los Angeles Dodgers.
| Original language | American English |
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| State | Published - Feb 4 2025 |