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General Lee Holman

  • Class
    2016
  • Induction
    2016
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Basketball
One of the most dominant men’s basketball players in Corsair history, General Holman rewrote the record books during his four-year career at Southeastern Massachusetts University (SMU) between 1972 and 1976.  Holman finished his career with SMU’s single-season records for points (681), field goals (301), field goals attempted (502), and scoring average (26.2 ppg), while owning the all-time marks for field goals (907), rebounds (1257), and highest rebounding average (13.1). Holman, a prolific scorer, is one of four players in Corsair history to eclipse the 2,000-point barrier, ranking third on the all-time list with 2,056 career points. On February 23, 1976, he converted 18 field goals – second most in program history – and recorded a career-high 39 points against Gordon. A tremendous rebounder, Holman collected 24 boards in five different contests during his tenure in a Corsair uniform. He helped SMU advance to the program’s first NCAA Division III Tournament in 1976 as the Corsairs posted a 17-9 overall record.  Holman made a global impact on the game of basketball following his time at SMU, playing a season for the Washington Generals before joining the Harlem Globetrotters in 1977. He was awarded his degree posthumously by the Charlton College of Business this past spring, following his passing on Dec. 24, 2015.
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