Ernie Holmes

Guide Note:

Ernie Holmes was a former defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers who was part of the infamous "Steel Curtain" defense. He died in a car accident on January 17, 2008.

Fast Facts:

Born: July 11, 1948
Birthplace: Jamestown, Texas
Nickname: "Fats"
Jersey # 63 for the Pittsburgh Steelers
2 Time Superbowl Champion
Ordained as a minister
Died: January 17, 2008

The Mahalo Top 7

Official Site of the Pittsburgh Steelers: Ernie Holmes Interview
Wikipedia: Ernie Holmes
Pro-Football-Reference.com: Ernie Holmes
IMDb: Ernie Holmes Filmography
The Examiner: "Former Steeler great Holmes dies in car wreak near Lumberton" (January 18, 2008)
Time Magazine: "Half A Ton of Trouble" (December 8, 1975)
Amazon.com: Ernie Holmes Merchandise

Ernie Holmes News

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: "Ernie Holmes, part of Steelers Steel Curtain, dies" (January 18, 2008)
Bloomberg.com: Holmes, Former Pittsburgh `Steel Curtain' Lineman, Dies at 59 (January 18, 2008)
Associated Press: Former Steeler Holmes Dies in Crash (January 18, 2008)
KHOU.com: Former Pittsburgh Steeler, TSU player killed on car accident (January 18, 2008)
KDKA.com: Former Steeler Ernie Holmes Dies In Car Accident (January 18, 2008)

Ernie Holmes Blogs and Commentaries

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Steelers Fever Forums: Former Steeler Ernie Holmes dies in car accident
Footballguys Forums: Steel Curtain member Ernie Holmes killed in car crash

Ernie Holmes Merchandise

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