He played college football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Although selected by the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL in 1962 NFL draft, Holmes began his professional career in CFL.
Holmes then played for the Houston Oilers in the AFL from 1966 to 1969.
Holmes played his last season with the 1973 Kansas City Chiefs.
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