James Lee Holifield (born January 18, 1946) is a former American football player and coach.[1] He was selected by the New York Giants in the 1968 NFL/AFL Draft and played with the Giants in the National Football League (NFL) from 1968 to 1969.[2] Holifield served as the head football coach at Miles College in Fairfield, Alabama from 1972 to 1974.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 18, 1946 Bessemer, Alabama, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1964–1967 | Jackson State |
| 1968–1969 | New York Giants |
| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1972–1974 | Miles |
References
edit- ^ "James Holifield". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^ "New York Giants draft history". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Pro Football Reference