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Holly Hollingshead

1853 – 1926

Major League Baseball player, manager

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Lived 1853 – 1926 (aged 73). Holly Hollingshead was an American baseball player.

John Samuel "Holly" Hollingshead (January 17, 1853 – October 6, 1926) was an American amateur and professional baseball player who was a center fielder, second baseman, and manager in the 19th century.

Life Hollingshead played for the Washington Nationals of the National Association in 1872 and 1875, and also for the Washington Blue Legs in 1873. In 58 total games played he batted .264 with 33 runs batted in and 45 runs scored.

He was also a manager for the Nationals for part of the 1875 season, guiding them to a record of 4-16. Outfielder/pitcher Bill Parks took over the managerial duties for the last eight games and the team went 1-7. Hollingshead also managed the Washington Nationals of the American Association in 1884. Their record was 12-50.

Hollingshead died in his hometown of Washington, D.C. at the age of 73.

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Who was Holly Hollingshead?

Major League Baseball player, manager (1853–1926)

When was Holly Hollingshead born?

Holly Hollingshead was born on 17 January 1853 in Washington, D.C..

When did Holly Hollingshead die?

Holly Hollingshead died on 6 October 1926 in Washington, D.C..

What was Holly Hollingshead's occupation?

Holly Hollingshead was a baseball player.

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Holly Hollingshead was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Holly Hollingshead

· Wikidata: Q5882066

· DBpedia: Holly Hollingshead

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