Jessie Edward Hollins (January 27, 1970 – July 9, 2009) was a professional baseball player who was a

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in the Major Leagues in 1992. He appeared in four games for the

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, finishing three. Hollins' body was recovered floating in

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on July 10, 2009, after he was reported missing on July 9 while fishing with his son, brother and nephews. Jessie was a father of four (Kendrick, Morgan, Jessie Jr. and Lillian)

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