Leslie Pierce Holt (born January 1, 1962) is an American former professional

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player who was a

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for the

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and

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of the

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(NFL) from 1988 to 1995. Holt played

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. He was selected by the 49ers in the second round of the 1988 NFL draft. Holt was selected to his one and only Pro Bowl in 1992, his last year in San Francisco. He won two Super Bowls with the 49ers. The following year in March, Holt signed with the

for three years worth $7.5 million. He lives with his wife, Deana, in

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