| Bobo Holloman | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: March 7, 1925 Thomaston, Georgia |
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| Died: May 1, 1987 (aged 62) Athens, Georgia |
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| 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 | |
| Career statistics | |
| Win-Loss Record | 3-7 |
| ERA | 5.23 |
| Strikeouts | 25 |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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Alva Lee "Bobo" Holloman (March 7, 1925 - May 1, 1987) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Browns in 1953. Holloman pitched in just 22 games in his lone year, with three wins against seven losses. However, he pitched a no-hitter in his first major league start against the Philadelphia Athletics on May 6, 1953. He is one of two pitchers (the other being Bumpus Jones in 1892) to throw a no-hitter in his first major league start (it was his second appearance overall).
A native of Thomaston, Georgia, he died at the age of 62 in Athens, Georgia. Among his many interests outside baseball included horse racing, golf and the stock market.
| Preceded by Virgil Trucks |
No-hitter pitcher May 6, 1953 |
Succeeded by Jim Wilson |