Peter Joseph Holohan (born July 25, 1959 in Albany, New York) is a former professional American football player.
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Position: | Tight end | ||||||
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Born: | (1959-07-25) July 25, 1959 (age 63) Albany, New York | ||||||
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 232 lb (105 kg) | ||||||
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College: | Notre Dame | ||||||
NFL Draft: | 1981 / Round: 7 / Pick: 189 | ||||||
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Holohan was recruited to Notre Dame out of Liverpool High School (New York) as a quarterback. He also played basketball and was recruited by Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim.
When he arrived on campus at Notre Dame, Holohan was set to compete against a group of 11 other quarterbacks that included Joe Montana. He eventually changed positions and was a member of Notre Dame's 1977 national title-winning team.[1]
A 6'4", 232-lb. tight end, Holohan was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the seventh round of the 1981 NFL Draft. He played for twelve NFL seasons from 1981 to 1992 for the Chargers, the Los Angeles Rams, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cleveland Browns.
Holohan is a member of the Greater Syracuse Hall of Fame.[2]
Holohan's father served in World War II.[3] He is married with two daughters.[1]
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