Joe Greene
Joe Greene is widely considered one of the greatest defensive linemen in NFL history.
Football Player
September 24, 1946
Libra
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Elgin, Texas, United States
Joe Greene, a renowned retired American football player, is often regarded as one of the most outstanding defensive linemen in the history of the NFL. Throughout his entire career, from 1969 to 1981, he played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, securing four Super Bowl victories and numerous individual awards. In 1987, Greene was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Apart from his playing career, he also coached the Steelers and worked as a television analyst for NFL games. Greene gained further fame for his iconic 1979 Coca-Cola commercial, “Hey Kid, Catch!”, which won a Clio Award.