Melvin Holmes

Melvin Holmes (January 22, 1950 December 24, 2015) was an American football player with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1971 to 1973.[1] He is the father of Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes.

Mel Holmes
Personal information
Born:(1950-01-22)January 22, 1950
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Died:December 24, 2015(2015-12-24) (aged 65)
Hemingway, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:251 lb (114 kg)
Career information
High school:Mays
College:North Carolina A&T
Position:Guard/tackle
NFL Draft:1971 / Round: 5 / Pick: 122
Career history
Player stats at PFR

Early life

Holmes was born in Miami, Florida. He played high school football at Mays High School in Miami, and college football at North Carolina A&T State University.[2][3]

Career

He was drafted in 1971 by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Recently he also lectured at Upward Bound program.[4]

References


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