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Johnny Green (gridiron football)

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Johnny Green
Personal information
Born:(1937-10-12)October 12, 1937
West Point, Mississippi, U.S.
Died:April 24, 2019(2019-04-24) (aged 81)
Career information
College:Chattanooga
Position:Quarterback
NFL draft:1959 / Round: 21 / Pick: 247
(by the Pittsburgh Steelers)
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Passing attempts:618
Passing completions:275
Completion percentage:44.5%
TDINT:26–34
Passing yards:3,921
Passer rating:56.7
Player stats at PFR

John Edward Green (October 12, 1937 – April 24, 2019)[1] was an American professional football player who was a quarterback for four American Football League (AFL) seasons from 1960 to 1963 for the Buffalo Bills and the New York Titans and one season in the Canadian Football League with the Toronto Argonauts. He played college football for the Chattanooga Mocs.

Playing career

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Green was the second starting quarterback in the history of the Buffalo Bills. He started six games of the season, which ranged from the 5th-9th game alongside the 12th game. He won three of the games.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "John "Johnny" Edward Green". The Chattanoogan. April 25, 2019. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
  2. ^ "Johnny Green 1960 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.