Pat Holmes
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| Position | Defensive lineman | ||||||||
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| Born | August 3, 1940 Durant, Oklahoma, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | June 16, 2026 (aged 85) | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Listed 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 (August 3, 1940 – June 16, 2026) was an American professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the Canadian Football League (CFL), American Football League (AFL), and National Football League (NFL).
Holmes 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]
He 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.
Holmes died on June 16, 2026, at the age of 85.[5]
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Carder, Charles (September 14, 1961). "Tech Coach Thinks Raiders Improved, but Not Enough". Section 4. The Houston Chronicle. Houston, Texas. p. 2. Retrieved July 4, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Snatched From Eagles". Times Colonist. Victoria, British Columbia. The Canadian Press. March 22, 1962. p. 11. Retrieved July 4, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Sigurdson, Hal (February 12, 1964). "Compliment For Stamps". The Calgary Albertan. Calgary, Alberta. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Pat Holmes Big Reason Oilers In Crown Battle". The Baytown Sun. December 22, 1967. p. 14. Retrieved July 4, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Pat Holmes, AFL All-Star who later called Kerrville home, dies at 85
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- 1940 births
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- American football defensive linemen
- Texas Tech Red Raiders football players
- Players of Canadian football from Oklahoma
- Canadian football defensive linemen
- Calgary Stampeders players
- American Football League All-Star players
- Houston Oilers players
- Kansas City Chiefs players
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