Klepto Holmes
| Sport(s) | Footall |
|---|---|
| Biographical details | |
| Born |
March 31, 1906 Grand Saline, Texas |
| Died |
February 26, 1952 (aged 45) College Station, Texas |
| Playing career | |
| 1927 | Texas A&M |
| Position(s) | Tackle |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1929–1932 | Texas A&M (line) |
| 1933 | Cuero HS (TX) |
| 1934 | Alamo Heights HS (TX) |
| 1935–1950 | Texas–Arlington |
| 1951 | Texas A&M (freshmen) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 71–66–5 (college) |
James Gordon "Klepto" Holmes (March 31, 1906 – February 26, 1952) was the sixth head college football coach for the University of Texas at Arlington Mavericks located in Arlington, Texas and he held that position for sixteen seasons, from 1935 until 1950. His career coaching record at UT Arlington was 71–66–5. This ranks him second at UT Arlington in total wins and seventh at UT Arlington in winning percentage.[1][2]
The school discontinued its football team after completion of the 1985 season.[3] He died of a heart attack in 1952.[4]
References
- ↑ "UT Arlington Official Athletic Site - The University of Texas at Arlington". utamavs.cstv.com. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
- ↑ "Person Details for James Gordon Holmes, "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976"". familysearch.org. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
- ↑ Garcia, Art (July 15, 2011). "Joining the WAC is first big step-UTA's move to higher profile conference would be enhanced with addition of football". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 22, 2012.
- ↑ "James Holmes Former Cuero Coach Dies". Google News. The Victoria Advocate. February 28, 1952. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
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