Richard Holmes (Canadian football)
Richard Holmes (born September 24, 1952) is a former all-star running back in the Canadian Football League.[1]
| Born: | September 24, 1952 Hope Mills, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | RB |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| College | Edinboro State |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1977 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1977–1979 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| 1979 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 1983 | Tampa Bay Bandits |
| CFL East All-Star | 1977 |
A Fighting Scot from Edinboro State College, Holmes joined the Toronto Argonauts in 1977, but played only 3 games and rushed for 151 yards with them.[2] He finished the year with the Ottawa Rough Riders, rushing for another 865 yards (giving him 1016 for the season) and scoring 11 touchdowns.[3] He was an eastern all-star. He played 2 more season with Ottawa[4] and finished 1979 with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[5]
Holmes played one final season in the United States Football League, playing 18 games with the Tampa Bay Bandits.[6][7]
References
- Richard Holmes statistics
- 2009 Toronto Argonaut Media Guide
- 1977 CFL Record Book
- Ottawa Rough Rider Player Database Archived 2012-03-03 at the Wayback Machine
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers Alumni all-time roster
- USFL/CFL Players
- Tampa Bay Bandits All Time Roster
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