Michael Shane Hollis (born May 22, 1972) is most recently an

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for the Jacksonville Sharks of the National Arena League. He formerly played in the

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from 1994-2003, leading the NFL in scoring (1997 season) and becoming the Most Accurate Kicker in NFL History during that time. He signed with the Sharks in 2022 after almost 20 years of retirement. He spent most of his nine-year NFL career with the Jacksonville Jaguars, kicking for the team from and setting several team records. He then played for the

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and

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before initially retiring after an injury in 2003.

Early years

Born in Kellogg,

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, Hollis grew up in eastern

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in the Spokane area and graduated from Central Valley High School in 1990. He kicked for the

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in 1992 and 1993, after two seasons at Wenatchee Valley College.

NFL

Hollis was signed as an undrafted free agent by the expansion Jacksonville Jaguars in the team's inaugural 1995 season. He played for the Jaguars for seven seasons, setting a number of the new club's kicking records. He was released following the 2001 season and was picked up by the

, for whom he played for one season in

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. He was signed by the

in 2003, but missed the 2003 season after being placed on

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after hurting his back, a problem he battled for several seasons. He never recovered from the injury and failed his physical in March 2004, ending his NFL career.

NAL and later years

After being retired from the NFL for almost 20 years, Hollis joined the Jacksonville Sharks in the NAL in 2022. Since his retirement from the NFL, Hollis has been staying in shape through his ProForm Kicking Academy where he teaches a very unique form of kicking and punting.

References

External links

Vandal Athletics Hall of Fame
- Mike Hollis
Mike Hollis' ProForm Kicking Academy

Pro Player Connect Profile
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