About Albert Holmes
Born 1942. Albert Holmes is a British association football player.
Albert Holmes (born 14 February 1942) is an English footballer who played as a full-back in the Football League with Chesterfield between 1961–62 and 1975–76.
He was a fitter with the East Midlands Gas Board, and played football for them before signing semi-pro for Chesterfield in 1960, and became a full professional the following year. He went on to make a total of 514 senior appearances for the club (scoring 10 goals). Of these, 470 were League appearances, putting him, , in fourth position on the all-time league appearance list for Chesterfield.
After leaving Chesterfield he moved to Boston United. His son Paul was also a professional footballer.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Albert Holmes?
English footballer (born 1942)
When was Albert Holmes born?
Albert Holmes was born on 14 February 1942 in Ecclesfield.
What is Albert Holmes's occupation?
Albert Holmes is an association football player.
What nationality is Albert Holmes?
Albert Holmes is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Albert Holmes (footballer, born 1942)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Albert Holmes. https://biography.guide/albert-holmes/
MLA: "Albert Holmes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/albert-holmes/.
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