About Van Green
Born 1951. Van Green is an American american football player.
Van Harold Green (born April 21, 1951) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills. He was selected by the Browns in the sixth round of the 1973 NFL draft after playing college football for the Shaw Bears.
Early life and college Van Harold Green was born on April 21, 1951, in Auburndale, Florida. He attended Auburndale High School.
Professional career Green was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round, with the 150th overall pick, of the 1973 NFL draft. He played in all 14 games, starting five, for the Browns as a rookie in 1973 and returned two fumble recoveries for 15 yards and one touchdown. Green appeared in all 14 games for the third straight year in 1975, starting seven, and recorded one interception and one fumble recovery.
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American football player
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Van Green was born on 21 April 1951 in Auburndale.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Van Green. https://biography.guide/van-green/
MLA: "Van Green." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/van-green/.
Chicago: "Van Green." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/van-green/.
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