Hugo Hollas
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Hugo Andrew Hollas (November 30, 1945 – September 6, 1995) was an
Early years
Hollas attended Bishop Forest High School. He accepted a football scholarship from Rice University, where he was a three-year starter at defensive back.
As a senior, he received All-SWC honors, after leading the team with 5 interceptions.[1]
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Hollas was signed as an
Richmond Roadrunners
In 1969, he signed with the Richmond Roadrunners of the Atlantic Coast Football League.[3] He led the league in interceptions.
New Orleans Saints
In 1970, he was signed by the
In 1971, when future Pro Football Hall of Famer Archie Manning joined the Saints, he discovered that the No. 18 jersey he wore at the University of Mississippi was taken by Hollas, so he was forced to choose No. 8 instead.[4] He tied for the team lead with 5 interceptions that season.
In 1972, he was limited with injuries, but still managed to play in all 14 games, while moving to
In 1973, he suffered a torn knee ligaments injury, while playing a preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys.[5] On August 21, he was placed on the injured reserve list.[6] He was released on September 10, 1974.[5]
Hollas registered five interceptions in each of his first two seasons and ended up appearing in 39 games with 31 starts. He finished with 11 career interceptions and 4 fumble recoveries.[3]
San Francisco 49ers
In October 1974, Hollas called the
San Antonio Wings
In June 1975, he signed with the
Personal life
Hollas died in Schulenburg, Texas on September 6, 1995, at the age of 49 from a heart attack.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Obituary". Austin American-Statesman. September 8, 1995. p. 18. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ "Cowboys Trade Bacon To Rams". The Mexia Daily News. August 1, 1968. p. 8.
- ^ a b Mickles, Shledon (August 23, 2023). "Countdown to kickoff: Saints safety Hugo Hollas was 'hard-nosed' player who disregarded pain". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ Duncan, Jeff (April 3, 2015). "Archie Manning's No. 8 was always No. 1 for retired Saints equipment manager Dan 'Chief' Simmons". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Long Distance Pays For 49er Applicant". Oakland Tribune. November 30, 1974. p. 11.
- ^ "Hollas Lost for Season". Daily World. August 22, 1973. p. 8.
- ^ "Hugo Hollas profile". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved June 14, 2023.