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Basketball Fan Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2020 3:13 pm Post subject: NFL HOFer Kevin Greene dies at 58 |
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https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/12/21/hall-of-famer-kevin-greene-dies-at-58/
Quote: | Hall of Famer Kevin Greene dies at 58
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the death of Kevin Greene on Monday afternoon.
Greene, who was 58, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016 after starring as a pass rusher over a 15-year NFL career.
The road to Canton started when Greene walked onto the Auburn football team and was drafted by the Rams in the fifth round of the 1985 draft. He had seven sacks in his second season, became a starter in his fourth season, and went on to compile 72.5 sacks while playing for the team through the 1992 season.
Greene signed with the Steelers as a free agent and led the league in sacks during the 1994 season. He moved on to Carolina in 1996 and led the league in sacks again while being named the NFL’s defensive player of the year, but was released after a contract dispute. Greene signed with the 49ers, posted 10.5 sacks, and then returned to Carolina for the final two years of his career.
Greene is third all-time with 160 career sacks. He was a three-time All-Pro and a member of the NFL’s All-Decade team for the 1990s. He would win a Super Bowl ring as an outside linebackers coach with the Packers and also coached with the Jets.
Our condolences go out to Greene’s family, friends, and loved ones on their loss. |
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panamaniac Franchise Player
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Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2020 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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RIP. Those mid 90s Steelers defenses with him, Greg Lloyd and Rod Woodson were potent. 58 is far too young, reminds me of Reggie White, another all time great sacks leader who passed way before his time. |
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ChickenStu Retired Number
Joined: 25 Apr 2015 Posts: 32129 Location: Anaheim, CA
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Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2020 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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A lot of people don't remember that his first team was the Rams. What a sack artist he was. Took way too long for him to get the call from Canton, also. What a shame to die at 58. RIP. |
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Steve007 Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2020 6:46 am Post subject: |
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At first I thought it was Joe Greene, who played for the 70’s teams and is still alive at 74. |
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