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| Position | Defensive lineman | ||||||||
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| Born | August 3, 1940 Durant, Oklahoma, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Weight | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||||||||
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| College | Texas Tech | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1962: 3rd round, 40th overall pick | ||||||||
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James Patrick Holmes (born August 3, 1940) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the Canadian Football League (CFL), American Football League (AFL), and National Football League (NFL).
He played college football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. [1] Although selected by the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL in 1962 NFL draft, Holmes began his professional career in CFL. He played for the Calgary Stampeders from 1962 to 1965. [2] [3]
Holmes then played for the Houston Oilers in the AFL from 1966 to 1969. [4] He was an AFL All-Star in 1967 and 1968. After the AFL–NFL merger in 1970, Holmes remained with the Oilers until 1972. Holmes played his last season with the 1973 Kansas City Chiefs.
