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Al Holland, reliever who helped Phillies win 1983 NL pennant, dies at 73
By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 7, 2026
· 2 min read
Al Holland, used primarily as a reliever during his 10-year career in the major leagues, died on July 4, his son confirmed. He was 73.Read more trending newsAl Holland Jr. confirmed that his father died in Fort Mill, South Carolina, according to the North Carolina A&T baseball website.The elder H...
Key takeaway The elder Holland is a member of the North Carolina A&T Sports (1994) and Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Halls of Fame (1993), the school said.
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Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Al Holland, used primarily as a reliever during his 10-year career in the major leagues, died on July 4, his son confirmed. He was 73.Read more trending newsAl Holland Jr. confirmed that his father died in Fort Mill, South Carolina, according to the North Carolina A&T baseball website.The elder H...
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