Born:(1923-03-07)March 7, 1923 Thomaston, Georgia, U.S.
Died: May 1, 1987(1987-05-01) (aged 64) Athens, Georgia, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 18, 1953, for the St. Louis Browns
Last MLB appearance
July 19, 1953, for the St. Louis Browns
MLB statistics
Win–loss record
3–7
Earned run average
5.23
Strikeouts
25
Teams
St. Louis Browns (1953)
Career highlights and awards
Pitched a no-hitter in his first MLB start on May 6, 1953
Alva Lee Holloman (March 7, 1923 – May 1, 1987), nicknamed "Bobo", was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB), who played in one season with the American League (AL) St. Louis Browns, in 1953. In 22 career games, he pitched 65+1⁄3 innings and posted a win–loss record of 3–7, with a 5.23 earned run average (ERA).
Born in Thomaston, Georgia, Holloman served in World War II before starting his professional baseball career. From 1946 to 1952, he gradually rose up through the minor leagues, and got a spring training invitation from the Chicago Cubs in 1950.
After the 1952 season, Holloman was acquired by the St. Louis Browns, who placed him on the major league roster. Holloman made his MLB debut April 18, 1953. In his first start, on May 6, Holloman threw a no-hitter, becoming the first player to do so in his first start since 1900. He pitched in 22 games that season for the Browns, before being sold to a minor league team. Holloman spent the rest of 1953 and 1954 in the minor leagues, before retiring from active play. After retiring, he ran an advertising agency and worked as a scout, until his death in 1987.
Alva Lee Holloman (March 7, 1923 – May 1, 1987), nicknamed "Bobo", was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB), who played in...
1900 to pitch a no-hitter in his first or second major league start. BoboHolloman did it in his first start on May 6, 1953, for the St. Louis Browns at...
throw a no-hitter in his first major league start, and the first since BoboHolloman in 1953. It was the third no-hitter in Diamondbacks history, the first...
(1962) 2 x MLB All-Star; 1966 NL Rookie of the Year Wes Helms (1995) BoboHolloman (1947–1948) Kelly Johnson (2001) Andruw Jones (1996) 10 x Gold Glove;...
his first career start. The last pitcher to accomplish this feet was BoboHolloman in 1953. The other two took place in the 1800s. Corbin Burnes / Josh...
in Major League history to pitch a no-hitter in his first game. Only BoboHolloman of the St. Louis Browns, Ted Breitenstein of the St. Louis Browns, and...
93, American murderer, second longest serving U.S. prison inmate. BoboHolloman, 64, American Major League baseballer, heart attack. Antonio Borja Won...
Roberto Hernández Willie Hernández José Herrera Johnny Hetki Buddy Hicks BoboHolloman Bob Hooper Burt Hooton Mike Howard Trenidad Hubbard Tom Hughes Mark...
overhand pitching was allowed. Gilbert becomes the first pitcher since BoboHolloman in 1953, and one of four overall, to pitch a no-hitter in his first...
worked were Bob Feller's record-tying third no-hitter on July 1, 1951, BoboHolloman's no-hitter in his first career start on May 6, 1953, Dean Chance's 2–1...
up Clint Courtney. Moss was the Browns' catcher on May 6, 1953 when BoboHolloman pitched a no-hitter against the Philadelphia Athletics. In 1954, the...
Surkowski February 26 – Jean Ladd March 3 – Barney Martin March 7 – BoboHolloman March 17 – Pat Seerey March 21 – Jim Hughes March 21 – Merle Keagle...
to throw a no-hitter in his first or second career start since 1900. BoboHolloman (first, 1953) and Wilson Álvarez (second, 1991) are the others. September...
Sportsman's Park, BoboHolloman of the St. Louis Browns no-hits the Philadelphia Athletics, 6–0, in his very first Major League start. Holloman will only post...
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