Bruce Holmes facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker |
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| Born: | October 24, 1965 El Paso, Texas, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Detroit (MI) Henry Ford |
| College: | Minnesota |
| NFL Draft: | 1987 / Round: 12 / Pick: 325 |
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Bruce Barton Holmes (born October 24, 1965) is a former American football player. He was a linebacker, which is a defensive player who stops the other team. Bruce played for two seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was part of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Minnesota Vikings. He also played for several teams in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Bruce Holmes's College Football Journey
Bruce Holmes played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. He was on the team from 1983 to 1986. In 1986, he was chosen as a First-team All-Big Ten player. This means he was one of the best players in his college conference. He was also named the best defensive player in the 1985 Independence Bowl game.
Bruce Holmes's Professional Football Career
Bruce Holmes was picked by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1987 NFL draft. This is when professional teams choose new players from college. He played in three games for the Chiefs in 1987.
After his time in the NFL, Bruce played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He joined the Toronto Argonauts and played for them from 1988 to 1989. Then, he played for the Ottawa Rough Riders from 1989 to 1990. In 1990, he was named a CFL East All-Star, showing he was a top player in the CFL's eastern division.
Bruce also played for the BC Lions in 1991. He returned to the Toronto Argonauts for two games in 1992. Finally, he played one more game in the NFL for the Minnesota Vikings in 1993.
