Ernie Holmes

Football Player

Birthday July 11, 1948

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Texas

DEATH DATE Jan 17, 2008 (59)

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About

Defensive tackle who was part of the Pittsburgh Steelers' legendary "Steel Curtain" defense; he won two Super Bowls with the team.

Before Fame

He played college football at Texas Southern University.

Trivia

In 1973, he was arrested for firing shots at a police helicopter.

Family Life

He was born in Jamestown, Texas.

Associated With

Defensive end L.C. Greenwood was his teammate on the Steelers.