Essie Hollis

Essie Hollis

Hollis during his college career at St. Bonaventure University
Personal information
Born (1955-06-16) June 16, 1955
Erie, Pennsylvania
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight 194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school Strong Vincent (Erie, Pennsylvania)
College St. Bonaventure (1973–1977)
NBA draft 1977 / Round: 2 / Pick: 44th overall
Selected by the New Orleans Jazz
Playing career 1977–1990
Position Small forward
Career history
1977–1978 Askatuak
1978 Rochester Zeniths
1978–1979 Detroit Pistons
1979–1980 Pallacanestro Chieti
1980–1982 Areslux Granollers
1982–1983 Basket Mestre
1983–1985 Caja de Álava
1985–1986 Askatuak
1986–1988 Elosúa León
1988–1989 Syrius Mallorca
1989–1990 Cirsa Hospitalet
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Essie Bernard Hollis (born May 16, 1955) is a retired professional basketball small forward.

College career

Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, Hollis attended St. Bonaventure University, where he played with the Bonnies.

Professional career

Hollis was drafted by the New Orleans Jazz, in the second round of the 1977 NBA draft. He spent one season in the National Basketball Association (NBA), as a member of the Detroit Pistons, during the 1978–79 season. Hollis also played in Italy and in Spain.


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