Gary Green (American football) facts for kids
Green with the Baylor Bears, c. 1976
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||
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| Born: | October 2, 1955 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 187 lb (85 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Sam Houston (TX) | ||||||
| College: | Baylor | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1977 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10 | ||||||
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Gary Francis Green, born on October 2, 1955, is a former American football player. He was a talented cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. A cornerback is a defensive player whose main job is to stop the other team's passes. Gary played college football for the Baylor Bears before being drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs. He was known for his amazing ability to intercept passes.
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Gary Green's Early Life and College Career
Gary Green grew up in San Antonio, Texas. He went to Sam Houston High School. Even in high school, he showed great talent in football.
Playing for the Baylor Bears
After high school, Gary went to Baylor University to play college football for the Baylor Bears. He was an outstanding player there. In 1976, he was recognized as a Consensus All-American. This means he was considered one of the best college football players in the entire country that year. He was also a first-team All-SWC player in 1976.
Becoming an NFL Star
Gary Green's skills caught the attention of professional teams. In the 1977 NFL draft, he was chosen by the Kansas City Chiefs. He was the 10th player picked overall in the first round, which is a very high honor!
Playing for the Kansas City Chiefs
Gary played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1977 to 1983. As a cornerback, his job was to cover the opposing team's wide receivers and prevent them from catching passes. He was very good at this, often intercepting the ball. An interception happens when a defensive player catches a pass thrown by the other team's quarterback.
Time with the Los Angeles Rams
After his time with the Chiefs, Gary Green played for the Los Angeles Rams. He was with the Rams for two seasons, from 1984 to 1985.
Career Highlights and Achievements
Throughout his nine seasons in the NFL, Gary Green had an impressive career. He intercepted a total of 33 passes. This is a lot of interceptions for a cornerback!
- Pro Bowl Selections: Gary was chosen for the Pro Bowl four times (in 1981, 1982, 1983, and 1985). The Pro Bowl is an all-star game where the best players from the NFL compete.
- All-Pro Teams: He was also named to five All-Pro teams between 1981 and 1985. Being All-Pro means you are considered one of the very best players at your position in the entire league.
- All-Rookie Team: In his first year, 1977, he was named to the Pro Football Writers of America NFL All-Rookie Team. This showed he was a top new player right away.
- Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame: In 2015, Gary Green was honored by being inducted into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame. This means his contributions to the team were recognized as truly special and lasting.
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