Charlie Hollocher
Shortstop, Baseball Player
1896 – 1940
Who was Charlie Hollocher?
Charlie Hollocher, also spelled "Charley" and nicknamed "Holly", was born Charles Jacob Hollocher in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a shortstop for the Chicago Cubs from 1918 to 1924.
He helped the Cubs win the National League pennant in 1918. That season he led the National League in games, at bats, hits, total bases, singles and runs created.
In 1922 he led the National League in at bats per strikeout, which to this day remains the Cubs' single season record. His five strikeouts for the entire season remains the National League record by a player with a minimum of 150 games.
Hollocher left the Cubs in August 1923 due to depression, apparently linked to an undiagnosed intestinal disorder. He tried a comeback in 1924, but was unable to complete the season.
He killed himself in Frontenac, Missouri, on August 14, 1940, when he shot himself in the throat. He had suffered from depression most of his adult life.
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- Born
- Jun 11, 1896
St. Louis - Profession
- Lived in
- St. Louis
- Died
- Aug 14, 1940
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