MLB relief pitcher, College Baseball Hall of Famer
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Key moments and achievements from Al Holland's life.
Al was born
· Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States
Season milestone
As a freshman at North Carolina A&T, Holland led the nation in strikeouts and posted the country's second-best ERA, highlighted by a no-hitter against North Carolina Central in which he struck out 25 batters.
Season milestone
As a freshman at North Carolina A&T, Holland led the nation in strikeouts and posted the country's second-best ERA, highlighted by a no-hitter against North Carolina Central in which he struck out 25 batters.
Marriage
Holland married Mary Reid in the summer of 1975, the same year he signed his first professional contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Marriage
Holland married Mary Reid in the summer of 1975, the same year he signed his first professional contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Debut
Holland debuted for the Pittsburgh Pirates at Three Rivers Stadium, becoming the first North Carolina A&T alumnus to reach the major leagues.
Debut
Holland debuted for the Pittsburgh Pirates at Three Rivers Stadium, becoming the first North Carolina A&T alumnus to reach the major leagues.
Award
Holland went 8-4 with 25 saves for the pennant-winning Phillies, saving the NLCS clincher and Game 1 of the World Series en route to the National League's top reliever award.
Award
Holland went 8-4 with 25 saves for the pennant-winning Phillies, saving the NLCS clincher and Game 1 of the World Series en route to the National League's top reliever award.
Hall of Fame induction
Holland was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame as part of an eight-member class, recognizing his four no-hit seasons at North Carolina A&T.
Hall of Fame induction
Holland was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame as part of an eight-member class, recognizing his four no-hit seasons at North Carolina A&T.
Jersey retirement
North Carolina A&T retired Holland's jersey number, one of only a handful the university has retired across its athletic history.
Jersey retirement
North Carolina A&T retired Holland's jersey number, one of only a handful the university has retired across its athletic history.
Al Holland passed away
