Defense & Fumbles
- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
| Games | Def Interceptions | Fumbles | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | Fmb | FR | Yds | TD | Sk | Sfty | AV |
| 1972 | 24 | PIT | DE | 63 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 3 | ||||||
| 1973 | 25 | PIT | RDT | 63 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 7.0 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 1974 | 26 | PIT | RDT | 63 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 11.5 | 8 | ||||||||||
| 1975 | 27 | PIT | RDT | 63 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.5 | 9 | ||||||
| 1976 | 28 | PIT | RDT | 63 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 10 | ||||||
| 1977 | 29 | PIT | RDT | 63 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 4.5 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 1978 | 30 | NWE | NT | 63 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | ||||||
| Career | 84 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 | 42 | ||||||||||
| 6 yrs | PIT | 81 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 | 41 | |||||||||
| 1 yr | NWE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | |||||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ernie Holmes born?
Ernie Holmes was born on July 11, 1948.
Where was Ernie Holmes born?
Ernie Holmes was born in Jamestown, TX.
How tall was Ernie Holmes?
Ernie Holmes was 6-3 (190 cm) tall.
How much did Ernie Holmes weigh when playing?
Ernie Holmes weighed 260 lbs (117 kg) when playing.
Is Ernie Holmes in the Hall of Fame?
Ernie Holmes has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
How many games did Ernie Holmes play?
Ernie Holmes played 84 games over his career.
How many sacks did Ernie Holmes have?
Ernie Holmes had 39.5 sacks over his career.
How many Super Bowls has Ernie Holmes won?
Ernie Holmes won 2 Super Bowls.
When did Ernie Holmes retire?
Ernie Holmes last played in 1978.
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