Bill Holland (right-handed pitcher)

Elvis William "Bill" Holland (February 2, 1901 in Indianapolis, Indiana – December 3, 1973 in New York City, New York) was a baseball player in the Negro Leagues. He was a pitcher and played from 1919 to 1941. In newspaper reports, he is often referred to as "Bill" Holland, and had the nicknames of "Speed" and "Devil." In 1930 Holland went 29-2 for the Lincoln Giants and was the first black player to ever pitch at Yankee Stadium.

Bill Holland (right-handed pitcher)

Elvis William "Bill" Holland (February 2, 1901 in Indianapolis, Indiana – December 3, 1973 in New York City, New York) was a baseball player in the Negro Leagues. He was a pitcher and played from 1919 to 1941. In newspaper reports, he is often referred to as "Bill" Holland, and had the nicknames of "Speed" and "Devil." In 1930 Holland went 29-2 for the Lincoln Giants and was the first black player to ever pitch at Yankee Stadium.