Ernie Holmes

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Earnest Lee "Ernie" Holmes, also nicknamed "Fats" (born July 11, 1948, Jamestown, Texas) was an American football player who was most famous for his years with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1972-77. He was part of the famous Steel Curtain and played at defensive lineman. His fellow linemen during this period were Joe Greene, Dwight White, and L.C. Greenwood. Although overshadowed by these three more famous teammates, he won two Super Bowl rings with them.

Holmes played college football at Texas Southern University and was selected by the Steelers in the eighth round of the 1971 NFL Draft. After leaving the Steelers,(cut for firing a shot gun at cars from on top of a hill) he played three games for the New England Patriots in 1978 before retiring.

In 1986, Holmes appeared in WrestleMania 2.