- In Yukon OK Garth Brooks and many others athletes including myself were on sports teams together.
- John's brother Steve was high school parade all American on the same list with Marcus Allen in 1977. Steve was a member of the University of Oklahoma football team that highlighted Heisman Trophy winner Billy Sims and played for Coach Barry Switzer. For a very short time John was also on the Oklahoma football team under the direction of Coach Barry Switzer.
- ESPN sportscaster Brett McMurphy was also on the Yukon High School Oklahoma football team with Garth brooks and John Holmes.
- John Nance Garner vice president of the United States is one of John Nance Holmes ancestors.
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