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The Sacramento Solons were a Pacific Coast League baseball team that played intermittently from 1903 to 1960. Known for their loyal fan base and scrappy play, the Solons represented California’s capital city through multiple ownership and affiliation changes. They played home games at Edmonds Field and were often a farm club for Major League teams like the Milwaukee Braves. Despite never winning a PCL championship, the Solons produced notable talent and were beloved for their underdog spirit. The franchise moved to Hawaii in 1961, becoming the Islanders, but Sacramento’s baseball legacy lived on through later minor league teams.
Charles Henry Graham (D. 1948) from Santa Clara, was one of the original Sacramento Senators when the Pacific Coast Leage was formed in 1903. He played at first base as well as behind the plate in 173 games during that season. When the team was moved to Tacoma the following year, he stayed on as a catcher, playing in 149 games in 1904 and 158 games in 1905. In 1906, he went to the majors, where he played a season for the Boston Red Sox. He returned to Sacramento to play the 1909 and 1910 seasons as catcher for the Senators.
From 1909 to 1914 Graham was also part owner of the Sacramento franchise. In 1918, he and his two partners bought the San Francisco Seals, and Graham became manager and part owner of the Seals, eventually taking control of front office. He was inducted into the PCL Hall of Fame as an executive and manager.
Offered is an 8.5” x 11” stock certificate for the Sacramento Baseball Association Inc (Solons) issued n July 20, 1957 for 366 shares to Charles J. Graham, who was his son (Graham owned the team from 1951-57). Signed by Graham as well as Fred David (D. 2009) (twice) who was one of the team owners from 1954-60 and and David Kelley.
Super rare! We’ve never seen another one offered for sale!
Item: 14163
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