Jim Holifield
| 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 |
James Lee Holifield (born January 18, 1946) is an American former football player and coach.[1] He played professionally as a defensive back for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) from 1968 to 1969..
Holifield played college football for the Jackson State Tigers and was selected by the Giants in the 1968 NFL/AFL draft.[2] After his playing career, he served as the head coach at Miles College in Fairfield, Alabama, from 1972 to 1974.
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