Nelson Greene

Nelson Raymond Greene (October 7, 1922 – October 2, 2004) was an American professional football player who played at the tackle position on both offense and defense. He played college football for Tulsa and professional football for the New York Yankees in 1949.

Early life Greene was born in 1922 in Yukno or Shawnee, Oklahoma. He attended Shawnee High School in Oklahoma.

Professional football He was drafted by the New York Giants in the fifth round (34th overall pick) of the 1947 NFL draft but did not play for the Giants. Instead, he played in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) for the New York Yankees during their 1948 season, appearing in a total of 13 games. He also appeared in nine games for the Paterson Panthers in 1949.

Later life He died in 2004 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, at age 81.