Phillies announce death of former All-Star Al Holland at age 73
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 4:58 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Al Holland, a former All-Star closer who played for the Philadelphia Phillies, died on July 4 at the age of 73. The Phillies confirmed his passing on July 6 through a post on Twitter, highlighting his integral role in the team’s 1983 National League pennant win and his All-Star selection in 1984. Throughout his 10-year Major League career, Holland also pitched for franchises including the Pirates, Giants, Angels, and Yankees, finishing with a 34-30 record and 78 saves. Tributes to his legacy have come from colleagues and his alma mater, North Carolina A&T, which noted his impact as both a player and a person. Holland is survived by his wife and three children.
- •Al Holland passed away on July 4, 2026.
- •He was an All-Star closer with the Phillies from 1983 to 1985.
- •Holland played for multiple MLB teams during his 10-year career.
- •He won the Rolaids Relief Man of the Year award in 1983.
- •Holland's legacy includes induction into several sports halls of fame.
- 5:44 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies All-Star, Award Winning Releiver Dies At 73
- 4:58 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies announce death of former All-Star closer at 73
"Al Holland, who made one All-Star team in a 10-year major league career, died July 4. He was 73. The Phillies announced Holland’s death July 6 in a post to the team’s Twitter/X account. “The Phillies are saddened to learn…
"Al Holland, who played in 10 MLB seasons, died on Saturday
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 5:44 PMPhillies All-Star, Award Winning Releiver Dies At 73
Al Holland, who played in 10 MLB seasons, died on Saturday
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 4:58 PMPhillies announce death of former All-Star closer at 73
Al Holland, who made one All-Star team in a 10-year major league career, died July 4. He was 73. The Phillies announced Holland’s death July 6 in a post to the team’s Twitter/X account. “The Phillies are saddened to learn…
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