About John Green
Lived 1924 – 1981 (aged 56). John Green was an American american football player.
John Green (September 15, 1924 – August 4, 1981) was an American football player and coach. He played college football at Tulane University in 1942 and was then appointed to the United States Military Academy where he played from 1943 to 1945. At Army, Green was a two-time All-American and played on consecutive national championship-winning teams in 1944 and 1945. Green served as the head football coach at Vanderbilt University from 1963 to 1966, compiling a record of 7–29–4. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame as a player in 1989.
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Who was John Green?
American football player and coach (1924-1981)
When was John Green born?
John Green was born on 15 September 1924 in Kent.
When did John Green die?
John Green died on 4 August 1981 in Nashville.
What was John Green's occupation?
John Green was an american football player.
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John Green was American.
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