| Birth: | Jan. 15, 1947 | | Death: | Feb. 10, 1990 | 
Major League Baseball Player. He was the first Samoan to play in major league baseball. In his 7 seasons in the big leagues, he played for the New York Yankees, Kansas City Royals, California Angels, Montreal Expos, and the Toronto Blue Jays. He was shot to death over a land dispute. (bio by: Nique)
Search Amazon for Tolia Solaita | | | Burial:
Nu`uuli Cemetery
Nu`uuli
Eastern, American Samoa |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Nique
Record added: Jan 16, 2003
Find A Grave Memorial# 7089140 |
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In the late 60's and early 70's Tony Solaita picture and name appeared in the Yankees Yearbook as under up and coming stars of the future.It's good to know he made it to the show.
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Robphilll
Added: Sep. 14, 2012 |
In the late 60's and early 70's Tony Solaita picture and name appeared in the Yankees Yearbook as under up and coming stars of the future.It's good to know he made it to the show.
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Robphilll
Added: Sep. 14, 2012 |
-Anonymous
Added: Aug. 31, 2012 |
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