Pat Holmes

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. 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 1962–1965.

Holmes then played for the Houston Oilers in the AFL from 1966–1969. 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.