Shortstop Charlie Hollocher. (Photo via Wikipedia)

Charlie Hollocher: A Star Baseball Career and Life Cut Tragically Short

Andrew Martin
Jul 1, 2020 · 8 min read

There have been many talented big-league baseball players during the 150-plus year existence of the game. Some have achieved glory and legendary status, while others have had circumstances impede their efforts. Shortstop Charlie Hollocher is a perfect example of this, as he was a star as a rookie in 1918 and well on his way to Hall-of-Fame consideration, but was out…

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