Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger © 2025 by @stevedittmore, published by @AugustPubs | Available for podcasts and other book talks |
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I am still processing this past weekend in KC. I am grateful for @nlbmprez & @NLBMuseumKC for hosting impactful activities as part of the Salute to the Negro Leagues weekend. I am humbled to have been included in the agenda. Thank you so much! stevedittmore.com/forgotten-…
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I hope that’s the case, and he doesn’t get overlooked like @ForgottenDodger.
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October 11, 1978 - 47 years ago today - was Jim Gilliam's funeral. It was the morning of Game Two of the Yankees-Dodgers World Series. Here is how I describe the scene in the book along with images of the funeral program I own. Rev. Jesse Jackson delivered the eulogy.
Thank you!
My followers should check out Interstate 85, even if that postseason includes Ozzie Smith taking Tom Niedenfuer deep 😞
Ordered a copy of @ForgottenDodger for my Dad’s birthday today and you should do the same.
Had a great conversation with @BDonohueWGBB Sunday night about Jim Gilliam. You can listen at the link or on your favorite podcast app. Bonus is that you get to hear @MarshallGarvey talk about Interstate '85 in the second half!
sportstalkny.com/episode/bas…
Less than 30 minutes!
Join me this Sunday, 7/20, at 8 PM EST for @WGBBsportstalk on @WGBBradio 1240 AM | 95.9 FM, when my guests will be 1969 Miracle Met, @ArtShamsky, and the fine authors, @CDonnelly81, @SteveDittmore, and @MarshallGarvey. Download the free @tunein app and join us!
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We had a great time speaking with Steve Dittmore about Jim Gilliam - great presentation, and good questions from our audience. It pays to get up early in the morning!
#SABR
Excited to Zoom with @BobDavidsSABR chapter tomorrow morning at 9 am. Hope to create some more Gilliam fans! Picture from three weeks ago at @NLBMuseumKC.
Congratulations Ron! His book, Penguin Power, is a fun read! Ron provided great stories for the Gilliam book.
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Looking forward to this!
If you want to join in, details and a registration link can be found on the @SABR Calendar of Events page.
Excited to Zoom with @BobDavidsSABR chapter tomorrow morning at 9 am. Hope to create some more Gilliam fans! Picture from three weeks ago at @NLBMuseumKC.
Excited to Zoom with @BobDavidsSABR chapter tomorrow morning at 9 am. Hope to create some more Gilliam fans! Picture from three weeks ago at @NLBMuseumKC.
Excited to join Bill’s show on Sunday!!
Join me this Sunday, 7/20, at 8 PM EST for @WGBBsportstalk on @WGBBradio 1240 AM | 95.9 FM, when my guests will be 1969 Miracle Met, @ArtShamsky, and the fine authors, @CDonnelly81, @SteveDittmore, and @MarshallGarvey. Download the free @tunein app and join us!
Looking forward to talking to Mitch tomorrow night! Tune in at youtube.com/@12ozsports @12ozSports
Hey @DodgersNation inviting you & all @Dodgers fans to my podcast Wed. 7:30 pm et. My guest, @ForgottenDodger author Steve Dittmore will be on talking about his new book about Jim Jr. Gilliam. A player who won 4 #WorldSeries titles @DodgersBeat @LockedOnDodgers @DodgersDigest
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Salute to the Negro Leagues at Kauffman Stadium. An honor to have former Negro Leagues ball player Sam Allen with us and the always dapper @nlbmprez
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First trip to KC provided the opportunity to ✅ the @NLBMuseumKC off my baseball bucket list. Incredible to watch @nlbmprez bring so much history to life for fans visiting the museum. Thank you, Bob, for graciously hosting and educating us!
ALT Bob Kendrick at the ‘Beauty of the Game’ Exhibit celebrating the women of the Negro Leagues
ALT Negro Leagues Baseball Museum statue of Satchel Paige with a fan wearing a Jackie Robinson jersey in the background
ALT Historic marker for The Birthplace of Jackie Robinson
ALT Picture of a young Henry Aaron, who got his baseball start playing for the Indianapolis Clowns.
I am so honored and humbled to have a signing event at one of the coolest places ever. Thank you @nlbmprez for the opportunity and I so look forward to meeting everyone who stops by tomorrow! Please say hello!
Don’t miss your chance to meet @SteveDittmore at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum this Satuday at 12:30 PM!
He’ll be signing Jim Gilliam: The @ForgottenDodger — a must-read on a true baseball pioneer
Books will be available for purchase. This event is free to the general public with paid admission to the #NLBM.
Exciting news to share! I am humbled to be included in the @NLBMuseumKC Salute to the Negro Leagues activities on Saturday to sign copies of Forgotten Dodger. Thank you so much @nlbmprez for the opportunity and mentioning it yesterday!
The great @nlbmprez at the stadium today in advance of the annual Salute to the Negro Leagues taking place at Kauffman and the @NLBMuseumKC this weekend
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The great @nlbmprez at the stadium today in advance of the annual Salute to the Negro Leagues taking place at Kauffman and the @NLBMuseumKC this weekend
Thank you so much for having me! It was a ton of fun.
This week on the podcast, we're joined by @stevedittmore to talk about the life of underrated Dodger Jim Gilliam. open.spotify.com/episode/5gK…
Really appreciate Scott from @thetwinbill podcast having me on to discuss the career of Jim Gilliam. I had a great time and Scott does a fabulous job. You can listen on his website or wherever you get podcasts, including YouTube!
thetwinbill.com/podcast/
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🎙️ This week: We celebrate our 400th(!) episode - with legendary Hall of Fame sports broadcaster (and defunct league veteran) Steve Albert; NOW wherever you pod, YouTube or tinyurl.com/4c9v7857 #GoodSeats 🏟️🎙️🎧🎟️
