John Samuel "Holly" Hollingshead (January 17, 1853 – October 6, 1926) was a
Major League Baseball
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center fielder
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,
second baseman, and
manager
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in the 19th century.
Hollingshead played for the
Washington Nationals
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of the
National Association in 1872 and 1875, and also for the
Washington Blue Legs
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in 1873. In 58 total
games played
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he batted .264 with 33
runs batted in
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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
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/
pitcher
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Bill Parks
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took over the managerial duties for the last eight games and the team went 1-7. Hollingshead also managed the
Washington Nationals
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of the
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* American Association (1882–1891), a major league active from 1882 to 1891
* American Association (1902–1997), a minor league active from 1902 to 1962 and 1969 to 1997
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in 1884. Their record was 12-50.
Hollingshead died in his hometown of
Washington, D.C.
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at the age of 73.
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Major League Baseball center fielders
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Washington Nationals (NABBP) players
Washington Olympics (NABBP) players
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Washington Blue Legs players
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Baseball players from Washington, D.C.
19th-century baseball players
1853 births
1926 deaths
Washington Nationals (minor league) players
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