Pittsburgh Sports Legends - Joe Greene

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Joe Greene | Pro Football Hall of Fame

Former Steelers defensive tackle Joe "Mean Joe" Greene, who was All-AFC or All-NFL for 9 seasons, is a member of the class of 1987.

www.profootballhof.com

 

[GrimReaper]

Recall the day he was drafted the reaction was "Joe who?" Didn't take long for everyone to know who Joe was.

 

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Joe Greene | Pro Football Hall of Fame

Former Steelers defensive tackle Joe "Mean Joe" Greene, who was All-AFC or All-NFL for 9 seasons, is a member of the class of 1987.

www.profootballhof.com

The foundation of what would become one of the greatest Dline fronts in history . He was a warrior .

 

[hohmadw1978]

Had the pleasure of seeing Joe play in all the playoff games in the 1970’s at Three River Stadium. In particular, his position at a slant against the Center of the offensive. He had to be double teamed the majority of the time when he played on the defensive line.

 

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Had the pleasure of seeing Joe play in all the playoff games in the 1970’s at Three River Stadium. In particular, his position at a slant against the Center of the offensive. He had to be double teamed the majority of the time when he played on the defensive line.

It had a devastating effect on the O lines . With Ernie FATS Holmes beside him Greene wrecked havoc .