Folsom, CA

Folsom is located in central California, on the American River as it comes out of Folsom lake, northeast of Rancho Cordova, CA and 15 miles northeast of Sacramento, CA.

It is well known as the site of a huge state penitentiary, Folsom Prison, where a number of exhibition games against professional players - including major leaguers - were staged over the years. Former major leaguer Ralph Schwamb, serving a conviction for murder, was a star pitcher for the Folsom team in the 1940s and 1950s.

Persons who were born here

• Zach Crouch, pitcher
• Spider Jorgensen, infielder
• Bobby Keefe, pitcher

Persons who died here

• Ed FitzGerald, catcher
• Duke Simpson, pitcher

Educational institutions located here

• Folsom High School,
• Folsom Lake College
• Vista Del Lago High School

Further Reading

• Michael Clair: "When a game was canceled because of a prison break", mlb.com, February 24, 2022. [1]