Holt Collier | |
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Born | c. 1848 Mississippi, USA |
Died | August 1, 1936 |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Hunter |
Holt Collier (c. 1848 – August 1, 1936) was a noted African-American bear hunter and sportsman. While leading a hunt for U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt in November 1902, Collier unwittingly set the stage for the event that originated Roosevelt's nickname, "Teddy Bear."