John Hollison
| John Hollison | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 3, 1870 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| Died: August 19, 1969 (aged 99) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 13, 1892, for the Chicago Colts | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 13, 1892, for the Chicago Colts | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0-0 |
| Earned run average | 2.25 |
| Strikeouts | 2 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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John Henry Hollison (May 3, 1870 – August 19, 1969) was an American professional baseball player who was a pitcher in Major League Baseball in 1892. He played in one game for the Chicago Colts. At the time of his death, he was the oldest living former major league player.
Biography
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After baseball, Hollison became a physician. He died on August 19, 1969, and was buried at Acacia Park Cemetery in Norwood Park Township, Illinois.[1]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Death Notices: Hollison". Chicago Tribune. August 21, 1969. p. 12. Archived from the original on August 6, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac
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