Fairhaven High School Hall of FameInductee Biographies

Holmes, Robin

Robin Holmes


Graduating class: 1962
Inducted into Hall of Fame: 1999
Hall of Fame Category: Athlete


Known as "Crazy Legs" during his football playing days at Fairhaven High School, Robin played varsity football for four years, serving as team capĀ­tain in his senior season.

A running back, Holmes was an elusive hard-runner who carried on a fine tradition of Fairhaven backs. He was the Wonder Winner Player of the Week twice and was named to the All-Bristol County Football Team in his junior and senior seasons.

Robin also starred in track for four seasons. His :10.4 seconds in the 100 yard dash is still a school record. He and his teammates won the 440 relay at the St. John's Prep Invitational in 1961.

Robin attended the University of Georgia on a football scholarship.

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