History

The Golden Game: Baseball in Sacramento

Based on the book The Golden Game by Kevin Nelson, this program examines Sacramento's long baseball history. We'll look at Sacramento's first clubs and teams, including the Gilt Edge, Senators, Solons, and today's River Cats. Learn about the greatest players who came through Sacramento, including Stan Hack, Joe Marty, Tony Freitas, and Kenso Nushida.

The Golden Game: Baseball in Sacramento

28m 4s

Chronicles the Sacramento Solons' victory against rival Los Angeles in the 1942 Pacific Coast League series, the mysterious fire at Edmonds Field (and why some believe the team set it), and the 2000 opening of Raley Field, home of the triple-A champion River Cats. Footage and archival stills reveal the impression baseball has left on Sacramento and the mark the city has left on the game.

Episodes

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    The Golden Game: Baseball in Sacramento

    28m 4s

    Chronicles the Sacramento Solons' victory against rival Los Angeles in the 1942 Pacific Coast League series, the mysterious fire at Edmonds Field (and why some believe the team set it), and the 2000 opening of Raley Field, home of the triple-A champion River Cats. Footage and archival stills reveal the impression baseball has left on Sacramento and the mark the city has left on the game.

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