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On October 10, 1978, the Los Angeles Dodgers retired the No. 19 for Jim Gilliam before Game 1 of their World Series matchup against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium. Gilliam passed away two days ...

DTLA - Jim Gilliam, a technology entrepreneur and activist who founded the Downtown Los Angeles-based company NationBuilder, died on Nov. 23 after a battle with cancer. He was 41. [Get DTLA stories in ...

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Mount Carmel Alderman Jim Gilliam said Thursday he won't serve on any BMA committee because he wasn't asked. MOUNT CARMEL — Alderman Jim Gilliam will be absent from the list of Board of Mayor and ...

WILMINGTON, Del. - James H. Gilliam Sr., a civil rights leaders in the Wilmington, Del. area, decorated soldier, and a mentor to many in the First State, died early Thursday, according to the governor ...