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April 4, 1953
The Guardian
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
Brooklyn Dodgers stick with Junior Gilliam at second base for his glove work and clutch hitting, as stated by VP Buzzy Bavasi and manager Chuck Dressen in Vero Beach.
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Gilliam's On 2nd Until...
VERO BEACH, Fla. — The Brooklyn brass is sticking with Junior Gilliam for second base this year despite the disturbance the sensational youngster had inadvertently caused to the older Dodger stars. Both Vice-President Buzzy Bavasi and Manager Chuck Dressen believe Gilliam will "stick" with the club not only because of his terrific glove work but most of all because of his habit of getting hits in the clutch.
"He may not hit a lot but he'll get the hit that will win a close game," explained Bavasi. Added Dressen in absolute agreement: "That's what the Montreal manager tells me he does. He won't do a thing in a game you're winning 8-0, but he'll get the big hit in a one-run game. That's what he did against the Phils and the Yanks, remember?" So for these sound reasons, 2nd base is for Gilliam until he proves otherwise.
VERO BEACH, Fla. — The Brooklyn brass is sticking with Junior Gilliam for second base this year despite the disturbance the sensational youngster had inadvertently caused to the older Dodger stars. Both Vice-President Buzzy Bavasi and Manager Chuck Dressen believe Gilliam will "stick" with the club not only because of his terrific glove work but most of all because of his habit of getting hits in the clutch.
"He may not hit a lot but he'll get the hit that will win a close game," explained Bavasi. Added Dressen in absolute agreement: "That's what the Montreal manager tells me he does. He won't do a thing in a game you're winning 8-0, but he'll get the big hit in a one-run game. That's what he did against the Phils and the Yanks, remember?" So for these sound reasons, 2nd base is for Gilliam until he proves otherwise.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Junior Gilliam
Brooklyn Dodgers
Second Base
Clutch Hitting
Buzzy Bavasi
Chuck Dressen
What entities or persons were involved?
Junior Gilliam
Buzzy Bavasi
Chuck Dressen
Where did it happen?
Vero Beach, Fla.
Story Details
Key Persons
Junior Gilliam
Buzzy Bavasi
Chuck Dressen
Location
Vero Beach, Fla.
Story Details
The Brooklyn Dodgers' management decides to retain Junior Gilliam at second base due to his excellent fielding and ability to deliver key hits in close games, despite earlier disruptions caused to veteran players.