Jim Holifield

James Lee Holifield (born January 18, 1946) is an American former football player and coach.^[1] He played professionally as a defensive back for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) from 1968 to 1969.

Jim Holifield

Biographical details
Born	(1946-01-18)January 18, 1946 Bessemer, Alabama, U.S.
Playing career
1964–1967	Jackson State
1968–1969	New York Giants
Position(s)	Defensive back
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1972–1974	Miles

Holifield played college football for the Jackson State Tigers and was selected by the Giants in the 1968 NFL/AFL draft.^[2] After his playing career, he served as the head coach at Miles College in Fairfield, Alabama, from 1972 to 1974.