William David Holland (June 4, 1915 – April 5, 1997) was a

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who played for the Washington Senators during the 1939 season. Listed at 6'1", 190 lb., he batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Varina, North Carolina and died in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Holland posted a 0-1 record with two strikeouts and an 11.25

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in 4.0 innings pitched.

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Washington Senators (1901–1960) players Major League Baseball pitchers Baseball players from North Carolina 1915 births 1997 deaths People from Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina Sportspeople from Wake County, North Carolina {{US-baseball-pitcher-1910s-stub