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Charles Edward Greene (born September 24, 1946), better known as " Mean " Joe Greene, [a] is an American former football defensive tackle who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1969 to 1981. A recipient of two NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards, five first-team All-Pro selections, and ten Pro Bowl ...
Joe Greene was a dominant and inspirational leader of the Steel Curtain defense that won four Super Bowls in the 1970s. He was a two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, a 10-time Pro Bowler and a Hall of Fame inductee in 1987.
- North Texas State
- Defensive Tackle
- 6' 4"
- 276 lbs.
Sep 23, 2023 · Learn six amazing facts about Joe Greene, the defensive tackle who led the Steelers to four Super Bowls and was named to the NFL's 100th anniversary team. Find out how he got his nickname, why he almost quit the team, and more.
- Bryan Deardo
A natural leader, he captained the Steelers' defensive unit beginning in 1977. Greene opened his career with a 91-game streak that was interrupted by injury in 1975. Durable, he played in 181 of a possible 190 regular-season games.
Jul 7, 2017 · Learn about the Hall of Fame defensive tackle who led the Steel Curtain defense and helped bring four Super Bowls to Pittsburgh. See his career highlights, awards, photos and jersey retirement.
Nov 13, 2022 · “Mean” Joe Greene was a Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame defensive lineman who certainly lived up to his menacing nickname. Greene not only made life miserable for quarterbacks and offensive linemen, but he also once spat on Chicago Bears middle linebacker Dick Butkus.
Apr 30, 2024 · Joe Greene, American professional gridiron football player who is widely considered one of the greatest defensive linemen in NFL history. He played his entire career (1969–82) with the Pittsburgh Steelers and was part of its famed ‘Steel Curtain’ defense.
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