Bubba Green facts for kids
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| Born: | September 30, 1957 Cape May, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Died: | June 21, 2019 (aged 61) Randallstown, Maryland, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Defensive lineman |
| College | North Carolina State University |
| NFL draft | 1981 / Round: 6 |
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| 1981 | Baltimore Colts |
Anthony Wayne "Bubba" Green (born September 30, 1957 – died June 21, 2019) was an American football player. He played as a defensive lineman for the Baltimore Colts. He played for one season in the NFL.
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Bubba Green's Early Life
Bubba Green was born in Cape May, New Jersey. He grew up in a town called Woodbine. He went to Millville High School. When he was 13, his father left the family. Bubba had dyslexia, which can make reading and learning harder. Even with this challenge, he was accepted into North Carolina State University.
College Football Career
Bubba Green started playing football at North Carolina State in 1976. He played for four years. He was very tall and strong, standing 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters) and weighing 278 pounds (126 kg). He played as a defensive tackle. Bubba won several awards during his time in college. He also joined the NC State track team in 1977 and 1978.
Playing in the NFL
In 1981, the Baltimore Colts picked Bubba Green in the 6th round of the NFL draft. He wore jersey number 91. He played as a right defensive tackle. In his first season, he played in 15 games. He started 10 of those games. He made one interception and recovered one fumble. Bubba Green got a knee injury. Because of this injury, he could not play any more games in the NFL.
Bubba Green's Later Life
Bubba Green lived in Randallstown, Maryland with his wife, Nancy. He passed away on June 21, 2019. He died from cancer.
