Ernie Holmes, member of Steel Curtain defense, dies in car wreck

[Steeler Nation.com]

From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:

Ernie Holmes, one of the anchors of Pittsburgh's "Steel Curtain" defense in the 1970s, has died in a car crash. He was 59.

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[drrbholmes]

Thank you Steeler Nation for remembering my dad, Ernie Holmes. The Steeler fans are with out question the greatest fans in the world. My dad told me that all the time, but it wasn't until I visited Pittsburgh, that I discovered it my self.

[Iron Maiden]

My deepest sympathies to you and your family.