Tiger Greene facts for kids
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| Born: | February 15, 1962 Hendersonville, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 194 lb (88 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | East Henderson (East Flat Rock, North Carolina) |
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| College: | Western Carolina | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 1985 | ||||||
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George Everett "Tiger" Greene (born February 15, 1962) is a former professional safety in American football. He played in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers. He also played for the Charlotte Rage in the Arena Football League.
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Meet Tiger Greene
George "Tiger" Greene was a talented football player. He was known for his skills as a safety. A safety is a key defensive position in football. Tiger Greene played for several teams during his career.
Early Life and College
Tiger Greene was born on February 15, 1962. His hometown is Hendersonville, North Carolina. He went to East Henderson High School in East Flat Rock, North Carolina. After high school, he continued his football journey. He played college football for the Western Carolina Catamounts.
Playing in the NFL
Tiger Greene started his professional career in 1985. He was not chosen in the NFL Draft that year. However, he still made it to the big leagues.
Atlanta Falcons
Greene joined the Atlanta Falcons in 1985. He played one season with the team. This was his first experience in the NFL.
Green Bay Packers
From 1986 to 1990, Tiger Greene played for the Green Bay Packers. This was the longest part of his NFL career. He was an important player for the Packers' defense.
Other Teams
In 1992, Greene briefly played for the Miami Dolphins. After his time in the NFL, he played in a different league. In 1993, he joined the Charlotte Rage. This team was part of the Arena Football League (AFL). The AFL is a type of indoor football.
What Does a Safety Do?
A safety is a very important position in football defense. Safeties play in the back of the defense. They help stop long passes. They also help tackle players who run with the ball. Safeties need to be fast and smart. They must be able to read what the other team is doing.
Tiger Greene's Stats
During his career, Tiger Greene made some impressive plays. Here are some of his stats:
- Interceptions: He had 6 interceptions. An interception happens when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player.
- Sacks: He recorded 4 sacks. A sack is when a defensive player tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage.
- Interception Yards: He gained 38 yards from his interceptions. This means he ran the ball forward after catching it.
Tiger Greene's career shows his dedication to football. He played at the highest levels of the sport.
