Reggie Holmes (Canadian football)

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Reggie Holmes
No. 27, 44 [1]
Born: (1945-09-13) September 13, 1945 (age 79)
Macon, Mississippi, U.S.
Career information
CFL status American
Position(s) DB
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
College Stout State (1967–1970)
High school Alliance (Alliance, Ohio)
NFL draft 1971, round: 12, pick: 310
Drafted by Minnesota Vikings
Career history
As player
1971 Minnesota Vikings*
1971 – 1972 Calgary Stampeders
1973 Minnesota Vikings*
1974 Detroit Wheels
1974 Detroit Lions*
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Reggie Holmes (born September 13, 1945) is an American former professional football player who played for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He won the Grey Cup with Calgary in 1971. Holmes later played one season for the Detroit Wheels of the World Football League. He played college football for the Stout State Blue Devils.

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Early life and college

Reggie Holmes was born on September 13, 1945 in Macon, Mississippi. [1] He attended Alliance High School in Alliance, Ohio. [1]

He was a member of the Stout State Blue Devils football team from 1967 to 1970. [1]

Professional career

Holmes was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the 12th round, with the 310th overall pick, of the 1971 NFL draft. [1] He signed with the Vikings on March 2, 1971. However, he was released later in 1971. [2]

He played in one regular season game for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League in 1971. [1] In the 59th Grey Cup on November 28, 1971, Holmes recovered the infamous fourth quarter fumble by Toronto Argonauts running back Leon McQuay as Calgary later won the game. [3] He played in 12 games during the 1972 season, recording one interception, 32 punt returns for 175 yards, and four kickoff returns for 81 yards. [1]

Holmes was signed by the Vikings again in 1973 but was later released. [2]

He played for the Detroit Wheels of the World Football League in 1974 and made one interception. [1] [4]

Holmes was then signed by the Detroit Lions of the NFL in 1974. [2] However, he was released on September 9, 1974 before the start of the season. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Reggie Holmes". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Reggie Holmes NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  3. ↑ "1971 GREY CUP". stampeders.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Reggie Holmes". Stats Crew. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
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