Hollis Drake

 

Umpire

 

Inducted 1985

 

Hollis joined ASA in 1951 in Bremerhaven, Germany.  He joined our local association in 1956.  He worked games in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida.  He worked the fast-pitch Regional tournament in Orlando, Florida and two National tournaments here in Virginia.  In his thirty-four years, Hollis officiated over 12,000 games and attended several Regional Umpires’ Clinics.  At the time of his induction, he remained active, umpiring as well as taking time to help and instruct new umpires.