Thousands gather for last tribute to Gilliam LOS ANGELES (UPI) The Los was stricken with a cerebral Reggie Jackson who said it was God's realise that a part of living is dying. Angeles Dodgers took time out from the hemorrhage. plan for Gilliam to die when he did. Each of us here has a date with destiny World Series Wednesday to pay tribute Gilliam was buried in nearby "He decided that now was the best a rendezvous with eternity. Most of at the funeral of their veteran Coach Inglewood Park Cemetery. The Rev. time," Jackson said. "With the World us cannot be famous. But we can all be Jim Gilliam, who died Sunday. Gilliam Jesse Jackson led about 500 persons in Series and the whole world watching great by serving the Lord. Jimmy was had been with the team since before it applause for the family of the fallen and listening so all God's children could both famous and great. moved from Brooklyn. coach at the gravesite. take a look at Jim and see what his life "For his whole life, Jim ran against a The Dodgers joined more than 3,000 Also paying tribute were many meant to us all." headwind," the Rev. Jackson said. friends, fans and relatives of the former retired sports celebrities including The Rev. Jackson, delivering the "His father died when he was six Dodger All-St-ar at Trinity Baptist basketball stars Bill Russell and Cazzie eulogy, spoke of the life and death of the months old. His mother taught him how Church. The team has dedicated the Russell, former Dodgers Sandy man affectionately called "Devil" by to play baseball with a broomstick and Series to Gilliam's memory. Koufax, Don Drysdale, Roy Campanu- the Dodgers. a rag ball because they couldn't afford Gilliam, former Dodger infielder and la, Pee Wee Reese, Duke Snider, John "Today the whole world knows Jim a real bat and ball. rookie of the year in 1953 in Brooklyn, Roseboro, Don Newcombe and Joe Gilliam," he said. "A world hero at a "Jim should have been a manager. died of a heart attack at age 49. He had Black. World Series. Some managers get three or four been in a coma since Sept. 15 when he The Yankees were represented by "It's hard to understand; but wetnust chances at it: Jim never got a chance."- -.