2007 USFTL National Hall Of Fame

Rick Holland - "The Bear"

Induction: Director
Presenter: Brian Garriga    
City/State: Shreveport, LA
Date of Birth: 04/22/48   
Height/Weight: 5’11’’ / 175
Children: Ryan, Kyle
Occupation: Banker   
Career as Player: 19 years (1967-1985)
Position: DB 
Number: 33             
Team: North West Insurance, Miller Lite, Bud Light- Shreveport   
Overall Record: 160-39 
National Tournament Appearances: 11    
State Tournament Appearances: 10  
State Championship Titles: 5 
City Tournament Appearances: 16
City Championship Titles: 11   
League Championship Titles: 13      
Career as Director: 19 years (1972-1990) 
Special Awards: National Screen Flag Tournament Director 1980-1990; Created Michelob Light Tennis Circuit 1980-2005; Produced an NFL game between Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints in Shreveport, LA in 1998 and 2006; Chairman of the Independence Bowl (Army vs. Auburn) in 1996; Won the All-American Football Foundation “Bud Dudley” Bowl Executive Award in 2002; Won the USFTL Presidents Award in 1990.
Most Memorable Moments in Flag Football: In 1981, while playing in the Louisiana State Flag Football Championship Game, Bud Light- Shreveport beat Gino’s, who were ex-LSU players, breaking their string of 8 consecutive State Championships; beating Rocket Rosen’s New Boys in 1987.