Reggie Holmes (Canadian football) explained

Reggie Holmes
Birth Date:13 September 1945
Birth Place:Macon, Mississippi, U.S.
Number:27
Import:yes
Position1:Defensive back
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:190
College:Wisconsin - Stout
Nfldraftedyear:1971
Nfldraftedround:12
Nfldraftedpick:310
Nfldraftedteam:Minnesota Vikings
Playing Years1: -
Playing Team1:Calgary Stampeders
Playing Years2:1974
Playing Team2:Detroit Wheels (WFL)
Career Highlights:

Reggie Holmes (born September 13, 1945) was a Canadian football player who played for the Calgary Stampeders. He won the Grey Cup with Calgary in 1971. He is best remembered as the player who recovered the infamous late game fumble by Toronto Argonauts halfback, Leon McQuay to secure the Grey Cup victory for Calgary. Holmes later played one season for the Detroit Wheels of the World Football League.[1] He played college football at University of Wisconsin-Stout.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Reggie Holmes football statistics on StatsCrew.com.