Joe Greene: Quick Facts


Facts

Also Known As Mean Joe Greene • Charles Edward Greene
Born September 24, 1946 (age 80) • Temple • Texas
Awards And Honors Pro Football Hall of Fame (1987) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 1987) • 4 Super Bowl championships • 4 All-Pro selections • 10 Pro Bowl selections • 1974 Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year • 1972 Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year • 1969 Associated Press NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year • 1979 Walter Payton Man of the Year
Education University of North Texas
Height/Weight 6 ft 4 inches, 275 lb (1.93 m, 124 kg)
Position defensive tackle
Jersey Number 75 (Pittsburgh Steelers, 1969–1981)
Draft Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round (fourth overall) of the 1969 NFL draft.
Games Played 181
Games Started 172

Top Questions

How many times was Joe Greene selected to the Pro Bowl?
Joe Greene was selected to the Pro Bowl 10 times.
What college did Joe Greene attend?
Joe Greene attended the University of North Texas.
When was Joe Greene inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Joe Greene was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987.
How tall was Joe Greene?
Joe Greene was 6 ft 4 inches, 275 lb (1.93 m, 124 kg).
When was Joe Greene born?
Joe Greene was born on September 24, 1946, in Temple, Texas, United States.
How many Super Bowls did Joe Greene win?
Joe Greene won four Super Bowl championships.
What position did Joe Greene play?
Joe Greene played defensive tackle.

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