Joe Hollimon

American gridiron football player (born 1952)
Joe Hollimon
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Born: (1952-11-05) November 5, 1952 (age 71)
Trumann, Arkansas, U.S.
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)DB
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
CollegeArkansas State
NFL draft1975, Round: 8, Pick: 207
Drafted byMinnesota Vikings
Career history
As player
1976–1985Edmonton Eskimos
Career highlights and awards
  • Grey Cup champion (1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982)
CFL All-Star1978
CFL West All-Star1976, 1978, 1982
RecordsEskimos Records
  • Most Interception Return Touchdowns – Career (7)
  • Most Kick Returns – Game (8) - October 31, 1976
  • Most Kick Return Yards – Game (239) - October 31, 1976

Joe Hollimon (born November 5, 1952) is a former defensive back for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 1976 to 1985. He won six Grey Cups while a member of the Eskimos. He was a three-time Western Conference All-Star Corner Back (1976, 78, 82) and was a CFL All-Star in 1978.

External links

  • Profile page on NFL.com
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Minnesota Vikings 1975 NFL draft selections
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Edmonton Eskimos 66th Grey Cup champions
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Edmonton Eskimos 67th Grey Cup champions
  • President: Don Carlson
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Edmonton Eskimos 68th Grey Cup champions
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Edmonton Eskimos 69th Grey Cup champions
  • President: Jack McMahon
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Edmonton Eskimos 70th Grey Cup champions
  • President: Jack McMahon


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