Bobo Holloman
Alva Lee "Bobo" Holloman (March 7 1925 - May 1 1987) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Browns in 1953. Holloman pitched in just 22 games in his lone year, with three wins against seven losses. However, he pitched a no-hitter in his first major league start against the Philadelphia Athletics on May 6, 1953 and remains the only pitcher in MLB history to ever have thown a no-hitter in his first major league start.
A native of Thomaston, Georgia, he died at the age of 62 in Athens, Georgia. Among his many interests outside baseball included horse racing, golf and the stock market.
See also
External link
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference