_(cropped).jpg) Holmer in 1928 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 5, 1902 Moline, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | August 27, 1976 (aged 73) Cashmere, Washington, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1926–1928 | Northwestern |
| 1929–1930 | Chicago Bears |
| 1931–1932 | Chicago Cardinals |
| 1933 | Boston Redskins |
| 1933 | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Position(s) | Quarterback, running back |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1934–1941 | Boston University (backfield) |
| 1942 | Boston University |
| 1945–1946 | Boston University |
| 1947–1950 | Colby |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 18–27–4 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| MIAA (1949) | |
| Awards | |
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Walter Ree Holmer (December 5, 1902 – August 27, 1976) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally as a quarterback and running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears, Chicago Cardinals, Boston Redskins, and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Holmer served as the head football coach at Boston University from 1942 to 1946 and at Colby College from 1947 to 1950.