Michael Raphael Holmes (born November 18, 1950) is a former professional

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and wide receiver who played in the

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(NFL), the

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(CFL), and the

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(USFL). Holmes started his career in the National Football League, playing three seasons, mainly for the

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. He then went to the Canadian Football League where he played six seasons for the

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. He was a CFL All Star in 1980. He finished his career with the

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of the United States Football League in 1983.

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