Peter Joseph Holohan (born July 25, 1959 in

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) is a former professional

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player.

Career

College career

Holohan was recruited to Notre Dame out of

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(New York) as a quarterback. He also played basketball and was recruited by

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coach

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. When he arrived on campus at Notre Dame, Holohan was set to compete against a group of 11 other quarterbacks that included

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. He eventually changed positions and was a member of Notre Dame's 1977 national title-winning team.

Professional career

A 6'4", 232-lb.

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, Holohan was selected by the

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in the seventh round of the

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. He played for twelve NFL seasons from 1981 to 1992 for the Chargers, the

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, the

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and the

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Awards and recognition

Holohan is a member of the Greater Syracuse Hall of Fame.

Personal life

Holohan's father served in World War II. He is married with two daughters.

References

1959 births Living people Sportspeople from Albany, New York American football tight ends Notre Dame Fighting Irish football players San Diego Chargers players Los Angeles Rams players Kansas City Chiefs players Cleveland Browns players Ed Block Courage Award recipients Liverpool High School alumni {{Tightend-1950s-stub