Hugh Green

Quick Facts

Full Name	Hugh Green
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jul 27, 1959(1959-07-27)
Age	65
Birthplace	Natchez
Country	United States
Birth City	Mississippi
Horoscope	Cancer

Hugh Green Biography

Hugh Green is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on July 27, 1959 in Natchez, Mississippi, United States. Hugh Donell Green, born July 27, 1959, is an ex-professional American football player. He was a linebacker for the National Football League (NFL), for 11 seasons in the 1980s and 90s. He was a college football player for the University of Pittsburgh and was a three-time consensus All-American. Green was selected in 1981 NFL Draft’s first round. He played professionally with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as well as the Miami Dolphins.

In Week 3, Green’s 1986 season was over in the classic 51-45 match against the New York Jets. Green was injured in his knee and was taken off the field during the first quarter.

Green was selected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1996 and was named the fifth greatest college football player of All-Time by collegefootballnews.com. He was named to the all-time All-American team compiled by The Sporting News in 1983. In 2007, Green was ranked No. 14 on ESPN’s Top 25 Players In College Football History list. He was also named to Sports Illustrated’s College Football All-Century team in 1999.

The Buccaneers selected Green as the seventh overall pick in the first round of the 1981 NFL Draft. He was an 1982 All-Pro as well as a 1983 All-Pro. He was also elected twice to the Pro Bowl in his career: in 1982 and 1983. He suffered multiple injuries later in his career, including a car accident that left him with a near-sighted fracture in the middle 1984 season. In the middle of 1985, he was traded to Miami Dolphins. He was a career-high scorer in sacks during the 1985 season and finished the season with 7.5. This, despite being traded mid-season.

Hugh Green Net Worth

Hugh Green is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Hugh Green 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Green was a student at the University of Pittsburgh. He played defensive end for University of Pittsburgh Panthers between 1977 and 1980. He was a three- time consensus All-American first-team (1978, 1979 and 1980), as well as a freshman All-America selection in 1977. He was also a four-time consensus All- East selection. Green was a four-year veteran of the Pittsburgh Panthers. He had a record of 39-8-1, and the team won three bowl games (two Gator Bowls, one Fiesta Bowl). His No. 99 jersey was retired at halftime of his final home game in 1980. His No. 99 jersey was retired at the halftime of his last home game in 1980. He played in the Japan Bowl All-star game and the Hula Bowl after the season.

Green was awarded the Walter Camp Award, the Maxwell Award and the Lombardi Award in 1980. He also won the Sporting News Player of the year, the UPI Player of the year, and finished second on the Heisman Trophy balloting. He lost to George Rogers, the University of South Carolina’s running back. Green’s second place finish in the voting was the highest a defensive specialist has ever achieved, until 1997 when Charles Woodson won it.

In Miami, Green played six more solid seasons before retiring. He was a member of Don Shula’s teams which were often playoff contenders and Green was a starter on those teams, racking up 7.5 sacks in 1989, to tie a career-high, for example.

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Who is Hugh Green Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Hugh Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Hugh Green celebrates birthday on July 27 of every year.

Is Hugh Green in the NFL Hall of Fame?

Hugh Green (1996) – Hall of Fame – National Football Foundation.

Who was Hugh Green?

CATTLE DEALER, ENTREPRENUER AND PHILANTHROPIST The other touchstones of his life being his strong Catholic faith, his devotion to his family and his love for Ireland and New Zealand. Hugh died age 80 at his home in Mt Albert, Auckland where he had lived for more than 50 years.

Did Hugh Green win the Heisman Trophy?

In 1980, Green won the Walter Camp Award, the Maxwell Award, the Lombardi Award and was the Sporting News Player of the Year, the UPI Player of the Year and finished second in the Heisman Trophy balloting , losing to running back George Rogers of the University of South Carolina.

Where did Hugh Green play college football?

Hugh Green was an amazing player, arguably, the most devastating defensive end in collegiate football history. One of the most complete packages of speed, quickness, strength and savvy ever to play the college game, Green started every contest but one in his four-year career at Pitt from 1977-80.

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