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1955 World series ring, belonging to Junior Gulliam
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WOW ! That Junior Gilliam ring is simply incredible! Jim Gilliam IMO was one of the most underrated players in Baseball history. Whether batting leadoff or in the number two spot, Junior was the consummate teammate. He had a keen eye and a knack for doing the right thing at the right time on the field, in the batters box, on the bases, in the dugout or the clubhouse.
A few quotes about him...
"What a great team player he was. He'd hit behind Maury, take pitch after pitch after pitch. And when Maury got to second, he'd give himself up by hitting the ball to the right side, even with two strikes, which most hitters won't do." - teammate Jeff Torborg, describing Gilliam as the ideal #2 hitter.
"He didn't hit with power, he had no arm, and he couldn't run. But he did the little things to win ballgames. He never griped or complained. He was one of the most unselfish ballplayers I know." - manager Walter Alston
"Father, friend, and locker room inspiration that will never be forgotten." - Davey Lopes, Dodgers second baseman from 1972-81
08-05-2009, 06:51 PM
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