Subject(s): John Holmes Sport: Rugby League Location: Leeds Rhinos RLFC, Headingley Stadium, Leeds Unveiled: 11/7/2021 Sculptor: Steve Winterburn Material: Bronze Status: In Situ Inscription(s): Plaque: [Club crest] The Reluctant Hero. JOHN S. HOLMES. (21 March 1952 ~ 26 September 2009). Born In Kirkstall. Leeds debut - 19 August 1968, last match - 10 September 1989. Club record appearance holder, 625 games. 19 major finals, 14 winners' medals. Points scored 1,555 - 155 tries, 525 goals, 29 drop goals. World Cup winner 1972. Record Great Britain points in a match - 26. Great Britain appearances 20, England caps 7. "The greatest player to have worn the blue and amber" - Harry Jepson O.B.E. Links: Sculptor Project