Gillam began his career in the lower Grades at
Glebe before moving to the
Eastern suburbs club, he only appeared in a few first grade matches at
Easts in 1931 but was a member of that club's 3rd grade winning side in 1930. Gillam, the brother-in-law of
Sir Donald Bradman, also played for
North Sydney for two seasons in 1934–1935 and
Western Suburbs for two seasons between 1935–1936 before retiring. Gillam died on 23 March 1998, aged 88. ==References==