About John Green
Lived 1921 – 1989 (aged 67). John Green was an American american football player.
John Lincoln Green (October 14, 1921 – March 6, 1989) was an American professional football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played five seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1947 to 1951. He went to one Pro Bowl during his five-year career. Green played college football at the University of Tulsa and was selected in the sixteenth round of the 1944 NFL draft.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Green?
American football player, born 1921
When was John Green born?
John Green was born on 14 October 1921 in Hastings.
When did John Green die?
John Green died on 6 March 1989 in Palm Beach County.
What was John Green's occupation?
John Green was an american football player.
What nationality was John Green?
John Green was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Green (defensive end)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Green. https://biography.guide/john-green-american-football-player/
MLA: "John Green." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-green-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Green." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-green-american-football-player/.
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