[7][9] When star second basemen Sol White and Bud Fowler left the Page Fence Giants after just one season, Grant replaced them in 1896.

[10][11] Grant and Page Fence defeated White's new team, the Cuban X-Giants, ten games to five to win an 1896 championship series played in various southern Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio towns.

John McGraw and the new American League's Baltimore Orioles began training that season in Hot Springs and staying at the Eastland.

To celebrate Grant's return, his African American friends staged a conspicuous ceremony, including a flower bouquet.

[10][19] In 1905, Charlie Grant, White, shortstop Home Run Johnson, and third baseman Bill Monroe were considered one of the best infields in Negro League history.

[7] Grant was buried in Spring Grove Cemetery, and his grave is a short distance from fellow second baseman, Baseball Hall of Fame member Miller Huggins.