Date of Birth: September 24, 1946
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Biography
Charles Edward Greene, better known as “Mean” Joe Greene, is a retired American football defensive tackle who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). Born on September 24, 1946, in Temple, Texas, Greene is widely considered one of the greatest defensive linemen in NFL history. He played college football for the North Texas State Mean Green, where he earned consensus All-American honors. Greene was selected by the Steelers in the first round of the 1969 NFL Draft and quickly became the cornerstone of the famed “Steel Curtain” defense. Over his 13-season career with the Steelers, Greene helped lead the team to four Super Bowl victories and was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year twice. After retiring as a player, Greene had a successful career as an assistant coach and scout. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987 and remains a beloved figure in the world of football.
5 Interesting Facts about Joe Greene
1. Joe Greene earned the nickname “Mean” due to his fierce playing style and demeanor on the field.
2. He is a four-time Super Bowl champion, winning titles in 1974, 1975, 1978, and 1979 with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
3. Greene was named to the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team and the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team.
4. He starred in one of the most famous Super Bowl commercials of all time, the 1979 Coca-Cola ad where he tosses his jersey to a young fan.
5. Greene was a 10-time Pro Bowl selection and a five-time First-Team All-Pro during his illustrious career.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Joe Greene
1. “Football is a game of heart. It’s a game of being a man.”
2. “The Steelers drafted me. I didn’t know anything about Pittsburgh. But, Pittsburgh became home for me.”
3. “You can’t get by on talent alone. You’ve got to work hard and have the heart to compete.”
4. “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog.”
5. “The greatest thing about playing for the Steelers was that we were a family.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Joe Greene’s highest net worth was estimated to be around $2 million.
Children
Joe Greene has three children: two sons, Major and Delon, and a daughter, JoQuel.
Relevant Links
1. [Pro Football Hall of Fame Profile](https://www.profootballhof.com/players/joe-greene/
2. [NFL.com Biography](https://www.nfl.com/players/joe-greene/
3. [ESPN Profile](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/bio/_/id/10484/joe-greene
4. [Steelers.com History](https://www.steelers.com/history/bios/joe-greene
5. [Coca-Cola Commercial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xffOCZYX6F8
