Cleveland Green facts for kids
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| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||||
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| Born: | September 11, 1957 Bolton, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 265 lb (120 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Hinds County Agricultural (MS) | ||||||
| College: | Southern | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 1979 | ||||||
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Cleveland Carl Green was born on September 11, 1957. He is a former professional American football player. He played as an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL).
Cleveland Green's Football Career
Cleveland Green played for the Miami Dolphins team. He was with them for eight seasons. His time with the Dolphins was from 1979 to 1986. An offensive tackle is a very important position. These players protect the quarterback. They also help clear the way for running backs.
Playing in the NFL
The National Football League (NFL) is the biggest professional American football league. It has teams from across the United States. Playing in the NFL means you are one of the best football players. Cleveland Green played many games during his career. He played in 92 games in total. He started 32 of those games.
Super Bowl Moment
One of the biggest moments in Cleveland Green's career was playing in Super Bowl XIX. The Super Bowl is the championship game of the NFL. It is played every year to decide the league champion. Super Bowl XIX was played in 1985. It was a huge achievement for Cleveland Green to start in such an important game.
