Pat Holmes

Pat Holmes
No. 18, 79, 74
Position:Defensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (1940-08-03) August 3, 1940
Durant, Oklahoma, U.S.
Career information
College:Texas Tech
NFL draft:1962: 3rd round, 40
(By the Philadelphia Eagles)th pick
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
AFL-NFL games played:108
AFL-NFL interceptions:1
AFL-NFL fumble recoveries:6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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.

See also

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Snatched From Eagles". Times Colonist. Victoria, British Columbia. The Canadian Press. March 22, 1962. p. 11. Retrieved July 4, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Sigurdson, Hal (February 12, 1964). "Compliment For Stamps". The Calgary Albertan. Calgary, Alberta. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Pat Holmes Big Reason Oilers In Crown Battle". The Baytown Sun. December 22, 1967. p. 14. Retrieved July 4, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.