Glenn Glass

Glenn Murray Glass (born February 16, 1940) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons. He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 1962 AFL draft after playing college football for the Tennessee Volunteers. He was also a member of the Denver Broncos of the American Football League (AFL).

Early life Glenn Murray Glass was born on February 16, 1940, in Holopaw, Florida.

College career Glass was a member of the Tennessee Volunteers of the University of Tennessee from 1958 to 1961 as a running back and quarterback. He was on the freshman team in 1958 and a three-year letterman from 1959 to 1961. As a senior in 1961, he recorded 59 rushing attempts for 261 yards and three touchdowns, and five completions on 16 passes for 70 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. He majored in transportation at Tennessee. He signed with the Bills for a "sizable" bonus. He played in Chicago Charities College All-Star Game in August 1962 and suffered an ankle injury during the game. On October 21, it was announced that he had been waived by the Bills. He played in seven games for the Steelers during the 1962 season and was listed as a defensive back. Glass appeared in 13 games for the Eagles during the 1964 season, totaling one interception, two fumble recoveries, and one kick return for 12 yards.

Glass was then signed by the AFL's Denver Broncos in late October 1966. He played in six games for the Broncos that year and was listed as a defensive back. He was released in 1967.

Personal life Glass is a coin collector.