Steve Dittmore on “Jim Gilliam: The Forgotten Dodger”

Stephen W. Dittmore has over 20 years of experience as a higher education administrator and professor. He received a PhD from the University of Louisville in 2007 and holds bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from Drake University.

His recently published book is an excellent account of the life of one of Nashville’s favorite baseball sons, most often referred to in local circles as “Junior” Gilliam. In this podcast episode, Steve and I discuss this unassuming baseball player who honed his skills in local sandlots, spent time in the Negro Leagues at an early age, and became a steady player and coach in the Dodgers organization before his untimely death in 1978.

It is a conversation not to be missed.

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