George Holmes Jr. was born June 9, 1955 and had a highly successful career in Track & Field during High School, College and the 1984 Olympic Trials. He set a national record in the 120 yard high hurdles during his Junior year at Coatesville High School, and placed third in the high hurdles at the National Junior Olympics Championship during his senior year.

He was undefeated in dual track meets during high school, and he won seven District 1 Track & Field Championship gold medals and eight gold medals at the PIAA State Track and Field Championships. For his record setting performances as a member of Coatesville High School’s Track & Field team District 1, State, and Penn Relays champions, George was named Track and Field High School All-American and earned a scholarship to Essex County College. At Essex he was named Junior College All-American six times. At one point in his career Holmes was ranked among the top ten athletes in the world in the 110-meter hurdles,160-meter and 200-meter dash.

George was inducted into the Coatesville Area High School Sports Hall of Fame in 2001 and later inducted into the Pennsylvania High School Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2008 for his outstanding achievements in Track and Field.